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B - MINING AND QUARRYING

CAEN Code 0893: Extraction of salt

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 CAEN 1084
  • potable water production by evaporation of saline water, see CAEN 3600