NAICS 2122: Metal Ore Mining
Industry group
Code facts
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau, size standards from the SBA and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $967,685 |
| FY2025 | $392,388 |
| FY2024 | $2,533,225 |
| FY2023 | $10,121 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Materion Brush Inc. | $967,685 |
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $967,685 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9610 Ores | $967,685 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | $967,685 |
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Codes under 2122
| NAICS code | Size standard |
|---|---|
| 21221 Iron Ore Mining | — |
| 21222 Gold Ore and Silver Ore Mining | — |
| 21223 Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining | — |
| 21229 Other Metal Ore Mining | — |
| 212221 Gold Ore Mining | 1,500 employees |
| 212222 Silver Ore Mining | 250 employees |
| 212231 Lead Ore and Zinc Ore Mining | — |
| 212234 Copper Ore and Nickel Ore Mining | — |
| 212291 Uranium-Radium-Vanadium Ore Mining | 250 employees |
| 212299 All Other Metal Ore Mining | 750 employees |
Definition
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in developing mine sites or mining metallic minerals, and establishments primarily engaged in ore dressing and beneficiating (i.e., preparing) operations, such as crushing, grinding, washing, drying, sintering, concentrating, calcining, and leaching. Beneficiating may be performed at mills operated in conjunction with the mines served or at mills, such as custom mills, operated separately.
Quick answers
What is NAICS 2122?
NAICS 2122 is Metal Ore Mining, an industry group in NAICS 21, Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction.
What codes are under NAICS 2122?
NAICS 2122 has 10 codes under it with their own GovTribe pages, including 21221 Iron Ore Mining; 21222 Gold Ore and Silver Ore Mining; and 21223 Copper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc Mining.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 2122?
Federal contracts under NAICS 2122 obligated $392,388 in fiscal year 2025 and $3,903,420 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 2122?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 2122 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Materion Brush Inc. ($967,685).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 2122?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 2122 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are National Aeronautics and Space Administration ($967,685).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 2122?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 2122 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 9610 Ores.
Where is the work under NAICS 2122 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 2122 over the last 12 months are Ohio ($967,685).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 2122?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 2122 is Available for Licensing - Electrochemical Rare Earth Recovery from Coal Fly Ash: Turn Waste Stockpiles into Critical Materials Revenue, special notice from Department of Energy, posted March 4, 2026.
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