Mining of other non-ferrous metal ores

NACE code 07.29 covers the mining and extraction of non-ferrous metal ores, excluding iron ore, precious metals, and uranium. This industry plays a vital role in the global economy, providing essential raw materials for a wide range of industries, from electronics and construction to transportation and renewable energy. The extraction and processing of these non-ferrous metals are crucial for the development and advancement of modern technologies and infrastructure.

The mining of non-ferrous metal ores typically involves a combination of open-pit and underground mining techniques. The ore is first extracted from the earth's surface or subsurface, then transported to processing facilities where it undergoes various beneficiation processes, such as crushing, grinding, and flotation, to separate the valuable minerals from the surrounding rock and impurities. The refined metal concentrates are then smelted and refined to produce the final metal products.

The main inputs required for the mining of non-ferrous metal ores include heavy machinery and equipment, such as excavators, haul trucks, and drilling rigs, as well as a skilled workforce with expertise in mining operations and mineral processing. Additionally, the industry relies on a steady supply of energy, water, and various chemical reagents used in the beneficiation and smelting processes.

The primary outputs of the mining of non-ferrous metal ores industry are the refined metal products, such as copper, zinc, lead, nickel, and other non-ferrous metals. These outputs are then consumed by a wide range of downstream industries, including 24.44 Copper production, 24.45 Other non-ferrous metal production, and 25.99 Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c., which use these metals as essential raw materials for their own production processes.