NAICS Code 212220: Gold Ore and Silver Ore Mining
National industry
SBA small business size standard: 1,500 employees
Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in developing the mine site, mining, and/or beneficiating (i.e., preparing) ores valued chiefly for their gold and/or silver content. Establishments primarily engaged in the transformation of the gold and silver into bullion or dore bar in combination with mining activities are included in this industry.
Code facts
- Part of
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21
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212
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2122
- 21222
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2122
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212
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21
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 | $0 |
| FY2025 | $0 |
| FY2024 | $29,568 |
Contract opportunities
| Notice | Posted | Due |
|---|---|---|
| Crystals - SEE DESCRIPTION (G5-092051) | ||
| Tribal consultation | — |
Size standard history
Federal Register rules that named this code
| Final rule | Published | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Small Business Size Standards: Adoption of 2022 North American Industry Classification System for Size Standards |
From the NAICS codes each rule's amendments to 13 CFR 121.201 name. Rules that print their size standard tables as images aren't listed.
Quick answers
What is NAICS 212220?
NAICS 212220 is Gold Ore and Silver Ore Mining, a national industry in NAICS 21, Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction.
When did the size standard for NAICS 212220 last change?
The most recent Federal Register rule on record that names NAICS 212220 in the SBA's size standards is "Small Business Size Standards: Adoption of 2022 North American Industry Classification System for Size Standards" (87 FR 59240), published Sep 29, 2022 and effective Oct 1, 2022.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 212220?
Federal contracts under NAICS 212220 obligated $29,568 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 212220?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 212220 is Crystals - SEE DESCRIPTION (G5-092051), solicitation from Office of Science, posted April 11, 2025.
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