Gold Ore Mining

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This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) developing the mine site, mining, and/or beneficiating (i.e., preparing) ores valued chiefly for their gold content and (2) the recovery of gold from the leaching of gold ore. Establishments primarily engaged in transforming the gold into a more finished product (e.g., refined bullion) are classified in Industry 331410, Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining. Illustrative Examples: Gold lode mining Gold placer mining Gold dredging Gold ore beneficiating plants Gold ore mill operations Gold ore leaching operations