NACE Class 8.93 - Extraction of salt

Definition

Extraction of salt class

Description

This class includes:

• extraction of salt from underground including by dissolving and pumping
• salt production by evaporation of sea water or other saline waters
• crushing, purification and refining of salt by the producer

This class excludes:

• processing of salt into food-grade salt, e.g. iodised salt, see 10.84
• potable water production by evaporation of saline water, see 36.00

Higher Level

• NACE Group 8.9 - Mining and quarrying n.e.c.