Quarrying of ornamental and building stone, limestone, gypsum, chalk and slate

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 contribute significantly to the overall economy, supporting various downstream industries and infrastructure development.

The production techniques in this industry typically involve the use of heavy machinery and specialized equipment to extract, process, and refine the quarried materials. The process often begins with the identification and assessment of suitable quarry sites, followed by the use of drilling, blasting, and excavation methods to extract the raw materials. The extracted materials are then transported to processing facilities, where they undergo various stages of crushing, sorting, and finishing to meet the specific requirements of customers.

The main inputs required for the quarrying industry under NACE code 08.11 include the natural resources themselves, such as ornamental and building stone, limestone, gypsum, chalk, and slate. Additionally, the industry relies on heavy machinery, such as excavators, loaders, and crushers, as well as fuel, electricity, and skilled labor to carry out the extraction and processing operations.

The primary outputs of the quarrying industry under NACE code 08.11 are the various types of quarried materials, including ornamental and building stone, limestone, gypsum, chalk, and slate. These outputs are then consumed by a range of other industries, such as 41.20 Construction of residential and non-residential buildings, 43.11 Demolition, 23.52 Manufacture of lime and plaster, and 23.70 Cutting, shaping and finishing of stone.