Quarrying of ornamental stone, limestone, gypsum, slate and other stone

NACE code 08.11 covers the quarrying of ornamental and building stone, limestone, gypsum, chalk, and slate. This industry plays a vital role in the construction and manufacturing sectors, providing essential raw materials for a wide range of applications. The extraction and processing of these natural resources are crucial for the development of infrastructure, buildings, and various industrial products.

The main production techniques in this industry involve the extraction of stone, limestone, gypsum, chalk, and slate from quarries and mines. This typically involves the use of heavy machinery, such as excavators and drilling equipment, to break down and remove the desired materials from the earth. The extracted materials are then processed, which may include crushing, cutting, and polishing, to meet the specific requirements of the end-users.

The key inputs for this industry include the natural resources themselves, such as rock, limestone, gypsum, chalk, and slate deposits. Additionally, the industry requires specialized machinery and equipment, as well as energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, to power the extraction and processing operations. Labor, including skilled workers and technicians, is another essential input for this industry.

The primary outputs of NACE code 08.11 are various types of ornamental and building stones, limestone, gypsum, chalk, and slate. These materials are used in a wide range of applications, including construction (e.g., 41.20 Construction of residential and non-residential buildings, 42.11 Construction of roads and motorways), manufacturing (e.g., 23.52 Manufacture of lime and plaster), and industrial processes (e.g., 20.13 Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals).