Variant of NAICS 1997 - Labour Force Survey (LFS) Industries

• 1 - Goods-Producing Sector
• 3 - Forestry, Fishing, Mining, Oil and Gas
• 21 - Mining and Oil and Gas Extraction
• 212 - Mining (except Oil and Gas)
• 2122 - Metal Ore Mining

21221 - Iron Ore Mining

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in mining, beneficiating or otherwise preparing iron ores, and manganiferous ores valued chiefly for their iron content. Establishments engaged in the production of sinter and other agglomerates, except those associated with blast furnace operations, are included.