213 Basic Non-Ferrous Metal Manufacturing
Group-level ANZSIC page with direct links to every class nested under this grouping.
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Classes in Basic Non-Ferrous Metal Manufacturing
This is the point where ANZSIC becomes precise enough for practical work. Open the class pages below and confirm the definition, primary activities and exclusions before you settle on a code.
Alumina Production
This class consists of units mainly engaged in refining bauxite to form alumina (aluminium oxide).
- Alumina manufacturing
- Bauxite refining
- Calcined alumina manufacturing
Aluminium Smelting
This class consists of units mainly engaged in smelting alumina to produce aluminium, or recovering aluminium from scrap.
- Aluminium casting
- Aluminium from scrap recovery
- Aluminium smelting (from alumina)
Copper, Silver, Lead and Zinc Smelting and Refining
This class consists of units mainly engaged in primary smelting or refining of copper, silver, lead or zinc, or in the recovery of these metals from waste or scrap.
- Blister copper manufacturing
- Copper smelting, refining
- Copper, silver, lead or zinc from scrap or waste material recovering
Other Basic Non-Ferrous Metal Manufacturing
This class consists of units mainly engaged in primary smelting, secondary smelting and refining of other non-ferrous metals, or in the recovery of such metals from drosses, ashes, scrap or other waste material.
- Antimony, refined, manufacturing
- Bismuth smelting or refining
- Bronze manufacturing
What this group covers
ANZSIC group 213 is the last broad layer before the class code. It is where the classification becomes detailed enough to compare closely related business types without losing the surrounding context.
If two businesses look similar, the group page helps you see whether they belong in the same industrial family before you confirm the final class.
Group facts
- Division
- C Manufacturing
- Subdivision
- 21 Primary Metal and Metal Product Manufacturing
- Classes
- 4
Frequently asked questions
What does ANZSIC group 213 contain?
Basic Non-Ferrous Metal Manufacturing is the tight grouping just above class level. It is where the hierarchy starts to become specific enough for practical classification work.
Why use the group page instead of jumping straight to a class?
The group page helps you compare nearby class options and understand the boundary of the industry family before picking the exact code.
What is the difference between group and class?
The group is a middle layer. The class is the final four-digit code and the level usually used in reporting, registration and reference work.
How to use this page
This is the easiest level to scan when you want to understand the immediate neighbourhood of a class code. It keeps the page readable while still showing enough detail to avoid misclassification.
For final code selection, open the class page from here and confirm the description, primary activities and exclusions before you use the code elsewhere.
Source and trust
- Official source
- ABS ANZSIC 2006 release
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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