Energy, Mining & Utilities SIC 09900

What SIC Code Does a Mineral processing, metallurgical and beneficiation plant services Use in South Africa?

Official South African Classification
SIC Code 09900 — Support activities for other mining and quarrying

In South Africa, a Mineral processing, metallurgical and beneficiation plant services is officially classified under SIC 7 Subclass 09900 (Support activities for other mining and quarrying), located within Division 09 and Section B.

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Primary SIC 7

09900

Official StatsSA Title

Support activities for other mining and quarrying

Confidence Rating

High (Stats SA SIC 7 Verified)

Economic Activity & Services Covered

Operation of on-mine metallurgical processing circuits, froth flotation, magnetic separation, dense media coal washing, and tailing treatment.

Why This SIC Code Applies

SIC 09900 covers specialized mineral handling, contract crushing, and beneficiation support activities for mining.

Exceptions & When Another SIC Code Applies

For high-temperature pyrometallurgical smelting and refining of raw metals into ingots, use basic metals code 24200.

Related SIC Codes for This Business Sector

If your enterprise operates combined or adjacent commercial activities, check these related classifications:

SIC CodeOfficial Activity TitleAction
09900Support activities for other mining and quarryingView Details →
24200Manufacture of basic precious and other non-ferrous metalsView Details →
71100Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancyView Details →

Common Business Search Aliases & Subtypes

In South Africa, the following commercial trade terms and subtypes share this central classification:

Metallurgical plant operator Coal wash plant contractor Dense media separation (DMS) plant Chrome and platinum beneficiation services Mintek South Africa DRA Global Mineral Solutions Sedgman South Africa Multotec Beneficiation Services

Official Registration & Compliance Note

When registering your company with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), filing annual tax returns with the South African Revenue Service (SARS), or submitting Workplace Skills Plans (WSP) to your designated SETA, reference code 09900 as your primary activity code.