Mining
Industry Description
Companies in this industry explore for, develop, mine, quarry, or process metallic and nonmetallic minerals. Major products include coal; metals such as copper, gold, iron, and silver; and nonmetallic substances such as stone, sand, gravel, and clay. Along with mining companies, the industry includes companies that provide support services for mining operations.
SIC: 1475, 1479, 1481, 1499, 1474, 1459, 1455, 1446, 1442, 1429, 1423, 1422, 1231, 1241, 1411, 1222, 1221, 1094, 1081, 1061, 1044, 1041, 1031, 1021, 1011
NAICS: 212324, 212325, 212391, 212392, 212393, 212399, 213113, 213114, 213115, 212322, 212321, 212319, 212313, 212312, 212311, 212299, 212291, 212222, 212231, 212234, 212221, 212210, 212113, 212112, 212111
NAICS: 212324, 212325, 212391, 212392, 212393, 212399, 213113, 213114, 213115, 212322, 212321, 212319, 212313, 212312, 212311, 212299, 212291, 212222, 212231, 212234, 212221, 212210, 212113, 212112, 212111
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Top 5 Companies
| Company | Sales | Location |
|---|---|---|
| BHP Billiton Limited | 71,739.00M | Melbourne, Australia |
| BHP Billiton Plc | 71,739.00M | London, United Kingdom |
| Rio Tinto Limited | 60,537.00M | Melbourne, Australia |
| Vale S.A. | 58,990.00M | Rio De Janeiro, Brazil |
| WESFARMERS BENGALLA LIMITED | 54,501.85M | Perth, Wa |


