NAICS 21229: Other Metal Ore Mining
NAICS industry
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 | $2,483,400 |
| 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 21229
| NAICS code | Size standard |
|---|---|
| 212290 Other Metal Ore Mining | 1,250 employees |
Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in developing the mine site, mining, and/or beneficiating (i.e., preparing) metal ores (except iron and manganiferous ores valued for their iron content, gold ore, silver ore, copper, nickel, lead, and zinc ore).
Quick answers
What is NAICS 21229?
NAICS 21229 is Other Metal Ore Mining, a NAICS industry in NAICS 21, Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction.
What codes are under NAICS 21229?
NAICS 21229 has one code under it with its own GovTribe page, 212290 Other Metal Ore Mining.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 21229?
Federal contracts under NAICS 21229 obligated $392,388 in fiscal year 2025 and $3,853,595 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 21229?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 21229 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Materion Brush Inc. ($967,685).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 21229?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 21229 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are National Aeronautics and Space Administration ($967,685).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 21229?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 21229 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 9610 Ores.
Where is the work under NAICS 21229 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 21229 over the last 12 months are Ohio ($967,685).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 21229?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 21229 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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