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Class 0721 - Mining of uranium and thorium ores

PSIC Class 0721 covers Mining of uranium and thorium ores. Current child subclasses include Mining of Uranium and Thorium Ores. This four-digit layer is useful when comparing neighboring activities before landing on the...

Level Class
Hierarchy depth 4/5
Children 1
Last verified 2026-08-13
About this level

Practical summary

Class 0721 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under B Mining and Quarrying > 07 Mining of Metal Ores > 072 Mining of non-ferrous metal ores. This class usually fans out into more specific subclasses such as Mining of Uranium and Thorium 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 Uranium and Thorium 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 Uranium and Thorium 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 chiefly valued for uranium and thorium content: pitchblende etc. Concentration of such ores Production of yellow cake This class excludes: Enrichment of uranium and thorium ores, see 2011; Production of uranium metal from pitchblende or other ores, see 2420; Smelting and refining of uranium, see 2420.

FAQ

What does PSIC Class 0721 cover?

PSIC Class 0721 is the four-digit layer that sits just above the final subclasses and usually defines the activity family for Mining of uranium and thorium ores.

How do I compare Class 0721 with the sibling classes?

Read the neighboring classes and compare the exact wording of the child subclasses. Nearby options include 0722 Mining of precious metals and 0729 Mining of other non-ferrous metal ores.

Why does Class 0721 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.