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Code summary
Code 05
Official title Mining of Coal and Lignite
Version PSIC 2019
Source layer PSA / BSP
Parent B - Mining and Quarrying
Section B - Mining and Quarrying
Mn
PSIC 2019 Navigation-first hub Division 05 - Mining of Coal and Lignite
PSIC Division 05 covers Mining of Coal and Lignite. Child codes include Mining of hard coal and Mining of lignite. It is the shortlist layer for broad activities that still need to be narrowed toward a practical group,...
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Practical summary
Division 05 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under B Mining and Quarrying. This division collects tightly related groups, with child examples such as Mining of hard coal and Mining of lignite. It is the main bridge between a broad sector label and the more precise groups below it.
Administrative context
Where this code is used
This division is used when the first pass is too broad and the work needs to be split into groups such as Mining of hard coal and Mining of lignite. It helps with registration wording, sector analytics and review of near-miss options.
Selection note
How to choose it
Use this division as the first narrowing step. Compare child groups such as Mining of hard coal and Mining of lignite and move to the group that best matches the real activity, not the marketing description.
Official note
Source-backed description
This division includes the extraction of solid mineral fuels includes through underground or open-cast mining and includes operations (e.g. grading, cleaning, compressing and other steps necessary for transportation etc.) leading to a marketable product. This division excludes coking (see 1910), services incidental to coal or lignite mining (see 0990) or the manufacture of briquettes (see 1920).
FAQ
What does PSIC Division 05 cover?
PSIC Division 05 groups the main activity family for Mining of Coal and Lignite and acts as the first narrowing step below the section level.
How do I compare Division 05 with nearby divisions?
Read the child groups side by side and compare the exact operational wording. The closest neighboring options are 06 Extraction of Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas and 07 Mining of Metal Ores.
Why does Division 05 matter for filing?
It is the level that helps you narrow a broad section into the right group before you reach a class or subclass decision.