What this class covers
ANZSIC Class 0807 identifies Australian businesses primarily engaged in mining silver, lead or zinc ores. This classification encompasses operations that extract these metals from the earth through various mining methods. In Australia, these operations typically occur in known mineral provinces such as the Broken Hill region in New South Wales, the Mount Isa region in Queensland, and various sites across Western Australia and Tasmania.
Businesses in this class are involved in the initial extraction phase of the mining process, which may include both open-cut and underground mining techniques. The classification covers operations that mine these metals individually or in combination from polymetallic deposits where silver, lead and zinc occur together. These operations form the critical first stage of the metals supply chain, providing raw materials for downstream processing industries.
Typical operations falling under this classification include a zinc ore mine in Queensland's northwest, a silver-lead mining operation in Broken Hill, a dedicated silver mine in Western Australia, a polymetallic operation extracting all three metals, and small-scale lead mining ventures supplying concentrate to smelters.
Primary activities in plain English
Businesses classified under ANZSIC 0807 typically engage in:
- Extracting lead ore through mining operations
- Mining operations that recover silver, lead and zinc from the same ore body
- Specialised silver ore mining activities
- Dedicated zinc ore mining operations
- Crushing and initial processing of mined ore at the mining site
Exclusions and nearby codes
This classification specifically excludes processing activities that occur after the initial mining stage. Operations involving roasting of sulphide concentrate or smelting and refining of silver, lead or zinc are classified separately under ANZSIC 2133: Copper, Silver, Lead and Zinc Smelting and Refining.
Businesses engaged in mining other metal ores will find relevant classifications elsewhere in Division B. For example, iron ore mining falls under Class 0801, while gold ore mining is classified under 0804. Copper ore mining operations are covered by Class 0806, and businesses mining other non-ferrous metal ores not elsewhere classified would use Class 0809.
Practical guidance
When registering your business or applying for an ABN, accurately selecting ANZSIC 0807 ensures proper classification for statistical purposes and may affect your business's categorization for various regulatory and administrative purposes. This classification is used by the Australian Bureau of Statistics for industry data collection and analysis.
Businesses in this sector should be aware that workers' compensation insurance premiums may be influenced by this classification due to the hazardous nature of mining operations. The classification may also determine eligibility for certain industry-specific grants, environmental compliance requirements, and reporting obligations to state mining authorities.
The equivalent Business Industry Code (BIC) for this classification is 8070, which is used in some business registration contexts. When completing Business Activity Statements or tax returns, maintaining consistent classification helps ensure accurate reporting and compliance with Australian taxation obligations.