Key facts
Code summary
Code 0510
Official title Mining of hard coal
Version PSIC 2019
Source layer PSA / BSP
Parent 051 - Mining of hard coal
Section B - Mining and Quarrying
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PSIC 2019 Navigation-first hub Class 0510 - Mining of hard coal
PSIC Class 0510 covers Mining of hard coal. Current child subclasses include Mining of Hard Coal. This four-digit layer is useful when comparing neighboring activities before landing on the five-digit subclass most...
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About this level
Practical summary
Class 0510 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under B Mining and Quarrying > 05 Mining of Coal and Lignite > 051 Mining of hard coal. This class usually fans out into more specific subclasses such as Mining of Hard Coal. It is the level people use when they already know the activity family but still need the exact five-digit match.
Administrative context
Where this code is used
This class is used when a business can already narrow the activity family and only needs to compare the final subclasses such as Mining of Hard Coal. It is the level most often checked before a five-digit decision is finalized.
Selection note
How to choose it
Use this class to choose between its final subclasses such as Mining of Hard Coal. If two options look close, compare the exact activity, the outputs and the way the business actually earns revenue.
Official note
Source-backed description
This class includes: Mining of hard coal: underground or surface mining, including mining through liquefaction methods Cleaning, sizing, grading, pulverizing, compressing etc. of coal to classify, improve quality or facilitate transport This class also includes recovery of hard coal from culm banks. This class excludes: Lignite mining, see 0520; Peat digging and agglomeration of peat, see 0892; Test drilling for coal mining, see 0990; Support activities for hard coal mining, see 0990; Coke ovens producing solid fuels, see 1910; Manufacture of hard coal briquettes, see 1920; Work performed to develop or prepare properties for coal mining, see 4312
FAQ
What does PSIC Class 0510 cover?
PSIC Class 0510 is the four-digit layer that sits just above the final subclasses and usually defines the activity family for Mining of hard coal.
How do I compare Class 0510 with the sibling classes?
Read the neighboring classes and compare the exact wording of the child subclasses. Nearby options include nearby sibling codes.
Why does Class 0510 matter for a filing decision?
It is usually the last broad checkpoint before the five-digit subclass choice, so it is the right place to catch near-miss classifications.