Key facts
Code summary
Code 0520
Official title Mining of lignite
Version PSIC 2019
Source layer PSA / BSP
Parent 052 - Mining of lignite
Section B - Mining and Quarrying
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PSIC 2019 Navigation-first hub Class 0520 - Mining of lignite
PSIC Class 0520 covers Mining of lignite. Current child subclasses include Mining of Lignite. This four-digit layer is useful when comparing neighboring activities before landing on the five-digit subclass most closely...
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About this level
Practical summary
Class 0520 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under B Mining and Quarrying > 05 Mining of Coal and Lignite > 052 Mining of lignite. This class usually fans out into more specific subclasses such as Mining of Lignite. 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 Lignite. 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 Lignite. 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 lignite (brown coal): underground or surface mining, including mining through liquefaction methods Washing, dehydrating, pulverizing, compressing of lignite to improve quality, facilitate, transport or storage This class excludes: Hard coal mining, see 0510; 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 0520 cover?
PSIC Class 0520 is the four-digit layer that sits just above the final subclasses and usually defines the activity family for Mining of lignite.
How do I compare Class 0520 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 0520 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.