Key facts
Code summary
Code 0710
Official title Mining of iron ores
Version PSIC 2019
Source layer PSA / BSP
Parent 071 - Mining of iron ores
Section B - Mining and Quarrying
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PSIC 2019 Navigation-first hub Class 0710 - Mining of iron ores
PSIC Class 0710 covers Mining of iron ores. Current child subclasses include Mining of Iron Ores. 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 0710 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under B Mining and Quarrying > 07 Mining of Metal Ores > 071 Mining of iron ores. This class usually fans out into more specific subclasses such as Mining of Iron Ores. 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 Iron Ores. 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 Iron Ores. 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 ores valued chiefly for iron content Beneficiation and agglomeration of iron ores This class excludes extraction and preparation of pyrites and pyrrhotite (except roasting), see 0891.
FAQ
What does PSIC Class 0710 cover?
PSIC Class 0710 is the four-digit layer that sits just above the final subclasses and usually defines the activity family for Mining of iron ores.
How do I compare Class 0710 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 0710 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.