Official definition
This industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in mining, beneficiating or otherwise preparing non-metallic minerals, such as asbestos, gypsum and potash, and extracting peat.
Industry
21239 Other non-metallic mineral mining and quarrying
Extraction d'autres minerais non métalliques
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Diamond mining
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in mining diamonds of industrial or gem quality.
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Salt mining
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in mining rock salt or in the recovery of salt from brine wells.
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Asbestos mining
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in mining, beneficiating or otherwise preparing asbestos.
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Gypsum mining
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in mining, beneficiating or otherwise preparing gypsum.
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Potash mining
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in mining, beneficiating or otherwise preparing potash.
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Peat extraction
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in extracting and processing peat.
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All other non-metallic mineral mining and quarrying
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Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Other non-metallic mineral mining and quarrying |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Industry |
| Parent code | 2123 - Non-metallic mineral mining and quarrying |
| International correspondence | ISIC Rev. 4; harmonized with US and Mexico NAICS at higher levels. |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack. |
Exclusions
- mining or quarrying dimension stone (See 21231 Stone mining and quarrying)
- mining or quarrying shale and mining, beneficiating or otherwise preparing clays and refractory minerals (See 212326 Shale, clay and refractory mineral mining and quarrying (CAN))
- operating sand and gravel pits and dredging for sand and gravel (See 212323 Sand and gravel mining and quarrying (CAN))
- production of phosphoric acid, superphosphates or other manufactured phosphate compounds or chemicals (See 325313 Chemical fertilizer (except potash) manufacturing (CAN))
Classification Confidence Score
3 of 5 factors passing
6/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — No international correspondence found
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 4 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — Not applicable for hub levels
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 21239
Professions specific to this sector are linked to this part of the Canadian classifier so the page speaks to real work teams.
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21239
Drilling rig coordinator
Use this page when the file covers drilling programs, rig moves, contractor rosters, and site readiness. It helps confirm whether 21239 Other non-metallic mineral mining and quarrying is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
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21239
Oilfield service dispatcher
Use this page when the file covers rig support crews, field maintenance calls, service trucks, and wellsite logistics. It helps confirm whether 21239 Other non-metallic mineral mining and quarrying is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
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21239
Mineral exploration geologist
Use this page when the file covers mineral surveys, sample programs, drill targets, and exploration camps. It helps confirm whether 21239 Other non-metallic mineral mining and quarrying is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
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21239
Mine ventilation technologist
Use this page when the file covers underground airflow planning, safety monitoring, fan systems, and shaft support. It helps confirm whether 21239 Other non-metallic mineral mining and quarrying is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 21231Stone mining and quarrying
- 21232Sand, gravel, clay, and ceramic and refractory minerals mining and quarrying
- 21239Other non-metallic mineral mining and quarrying
Commonly confused with
21231 — Stone mining and quarrying
mining or quarrying dimension stone (See 21231 Stone mining and quarrying)
212326 — Shale, clay and refractory mineral mining and quarrying
mining or quarrying shale and mining, beneficiating or otherwise preparing clays and refractory min...
212323 — Sand and gravel mining and quarrying
operating sand and gravel pits and dredging for sand and gravel (See 212323 Sand and gravel mining...
325313 — Chemical fertilizer (except potash) manufacturing
production of phosphoric acid, superphosphates or other manufactured phosphate compounds or chemica...
Source row
21239Other non-metallic mineral mining and quarrying
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 21239 cover?
Other non-metallic mineral mining and quarrying: This industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in mining, beneficiating or otherwise preparing non-metallic minerals, such as asbestos, gypsum and potash, and extracting peat.
Which level of the hierarchy is 21239?
It is a industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 21239?
It rolls up to 2123 Non-metallic mineral mining and quarrying.
Should I stop at 21239 or go lower?
7 lower-level item(s) sit under this branch: Diamond mining, Salt mining, Asbestos mining, Gypsum mining.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 21239?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 21239?
Yes. 4 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 21239 include illustrative examples?
No example rows are attached on this page in the local elements file.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Salt mining, Potash mining, Gypsum mining, Diamond mining, Field drilling.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 21239?
No ISIC correspondence row is attached to this page.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
No same-code US NAICS reference row is attached on this page.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.