212391 - Potash, Soda, and Borate Mineral Mining US
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in developing the mine site, mining and/or milling, or otherwise beneficiating (i.e., preparing) natural potassium, sodium, or boron compounds. Drylake brine operations are included in this industry, as well as establishments engaged in producing the specified minerals from underground and open pit mines. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in-- ? Manufacturing boron compounds and potassium salts--are classified in U.S. Industry 325188, All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing; ? Manufacturing sodium carbonate--are classified in U.S. Industry 325181, Alkalies and Chlorine Manufacturing; and ? Manufacturing table salt--are classified in U.S. Industry 311942, Spice and Extract Manufacturing.