Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ECS-001196",
  "term": "Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction",
  "field": "Economic statistics",
  "definition": "The Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction sector comprises establishments that extract naturally occurring mineral solids, such as coal and ores; liquid minerals, such as crude petroleum; and gases, such as natural gas. The term mining is used in the broad sense to include quarrying, well operations, beneficiating (e.g., crushing, screening, washing, and flotation), and other preparation customarily performed at the mine site, or as a part of mining activity.\n\nMining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction Establishments are classified in the North American Industry Classification System as sector 21.",
  "see_also": [
    "North American Industry Classification System"
  ],
  "references": [
    "U.S. Census Bureau Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/economic-statistics/mining-quarrying-and-oil-and-gas-extraction/"
}