Key Facts
072901 at a Glance
Code 072901
Official title Mining of copper ore (chalcopyrite)
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
Section B - Mining and quarrying
Division 07 - Mining of metal ores
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NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC 072901 - Mining of copper ore (chalcopyrite)
NIC 072901 classifies mining of copper ore (chalcopyrite) as a final six-digit resource extraction activity under Section B and Division 07. Use it when this activity is the main source of revenue.
Source Verification for 072901
10 / 10
4 of 4 factors passing
- Verified in official source - Found in NIC_2025.xlsx official MoSPI release dataset.
- International crosswalk available - No official ISIC/NACE/CPC/ISCO correspondence table is bundled in this build input set.
- Migration from previous edition - Legacy migration candidates present from NIC 2008: 3.
- Complete hierarchy chain - All parent levels exist: Section > Division > Group > Class > Sub-class (5 levels).
- Official size/threshold documented - No official code-level size or threshold dataset is included in this source bundle.
- Trade or export crosswalk match - No official NIC-to-HS/export correspondence table is bundled in this source bundle.
- Legacy national crosswalk - Legacy link exists via NIC 2008 converter layer (3 linked legacy codes).
NIC 2008 -> NIC 2025 Mapping for 072901
NIC 2008 links are discovery matches from the local converter layer. Verify final migration decisions against official source documents.
Who does this code apply to?
This code typically applies to:
Supervisors and Foremen in Mining and Mineral Processing Plant Operation Activities, OtherMineral and Stone Processing Plant Operators, OtherGroove Cutter, MiningSampler, Mining/Sampler Metal/Non-MetalSupervisor and Foreman, Mining and Quarrying
Also relevant for
Mining and Quarrying Labourers, OtherMining Engineers, Metallurgists and Related Professionals, OtherMining Engineer, Petroleum and Gas
Source: NCO-2015-OFFICIAL, 2026-05-12
Related classifications
PROFESSION 3121.9900
Supervisors and Foremen in Mining and Mineral Processing Plant Operation Activities, Other
PROFESSION 8112.9900 Mineral and Stone Processing Plant Operators, Other
PROFESSION 8111.2000 Groove Cutter, Mining
PROFESSION 8111.1900 Sampler, Mining/Sampler Metal/Non-Metal
PROFESSION 3121.0100 Supervisor and Foreman, Mining and Quarrying
PROFESSION 9311.9900 Mining and Quarrying Labourers, Other
PROFESSION 2146.9900 Mining Engineers, Metallurgists and Related Professionals, Other
PROFESSION 2146.0400 Mining Engineer, Petroleum and Gas
Practical Summary
What Mining of copper ore (chalcopyrite) Means Under NIC 2025
NIC 072901 is the final six-digit endpoint for Mining of copper ore (chalcopyrite). It should be selected only when the enterprise's primary resource extraction activity matches this title more closely than 072902 Mining of aluminium ore (bauxite), 072903 Mining of lead ore (lead sulphide/ galena/ lead glance), 072904 Mining of zinc ore (calamine or smithsonite, zincite, etc).
How To Choose
When to Choose 072901 Over Nearby Codes
Choose 072901 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Mining of copper ore (chalcopyrite). If the activity also includes 072902 Mining of aluminium ore (bauxite), 072903 Mining of lead ore (lead sulphide/ galena/ lead glance), 072904 Mining of zinc ore (calamine or smithsonite, zincite, etc), compare those pages before filing.
In this section
072901
072902 Mining of copper ore (chalcopyrite)
Mining of aluminium ore (bauxite)
072903 Mining of lead ore (lead sulphide/ galena/ lead glance)
072904 Mining of zinc ore (calamine or smithsonite, zincite, etc)
072905 Mining of manganese ore (pyrolusite, etc)
072906 Mining of chrome ore
072907 Mining of precious metal ore (gold, silver)
072999 Mining of other non-ferrous metal ores n.e.c.
Common Questions About NIC 072901
Does NIC 072901 apply to extraction or only mining support work?
Use the mining or quarrying Sub-class only when the enterprise performs the extraction activity itself. Exploration, drilling, site preparation or contractor support may belong under mining support service codes instead.
Should mineral trading use NIC 072901?
No. Selling coal, ore, stone, sand or fuel without extracting it is usually a wholesale or retail trade activity. Section B is for extraction and directly related mining operations.
How do I verify that NIC 072901 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare 072902 Mining of aluminium ore (bauxite), 072903 Mining of lead ore (lead sulphide/ galena/ lead glance), 072904 Mining of zinc ore (calamine or smithsonite, zincite, etc), and confirm that the official title matches the main revenue activity. For regulated or filing-critical decisions, verify the source row in the MoSPI dataset.
What happens if I use the wrong NIC code in Udyam or MCA registration?
A wrong code can cause mismatched business descriptions, follow-up questions or later compliance cleanup. It is better to compare nearby codes before filing than to correct a weak classification later.
Is there a legacy NIC 2008 equivalent for NIC 072901?
Use the legacy converter only as a migration aid. Old NIC 2008 matches can suggest where to look, but NIC 2025 should remain the primary reference for new code selection.
NIC 2026 guidance
Before you select NIC 072901
NIC 072901 should be selected only when the official title matches the main revenue-generating activity. If the business also trades, transports, processes, installs or supports the same product or service, compare nearby NIC pages before filing. This reduces the risk of choosing a code that describes the product being handled rather than the activity your enterprise actually performs.
Data Source and Verification Date
Source layer
Official NIC 2025 Excel and PDF from MoSPI.
Last verified
2026-04-21 from the generated NIC 2025 source layer used in this build.
Disclaimer
This is an independent reference tool. Verify filing-critical decisions in official sources.