Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying

Establishments in the Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying industry primarily engage in the extraction and processing of nonmetallic minerals, such as sand, gravel, stone, clay, and other similar materials. These operations involve quarrying, mining, and beneficiating activities to produce raw materials used in construction, manufacturing, and other industrial applications. This industry is distinguished from metal ore mining by its focus on nonmetallic mineral resources and from construction industries by its emphasis on extraction rather than building or assembling structures.