NAICS 212325 - Clay and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) mining clay (except kaolin and ball), ceramic, or refractory minerals; (2) developing the mine site for clay, ceramic, or refractory minerals; and (3) beneficiating (i.e., preparing) clay (except kaolin and ball), ceramic, or refractory minerals.
Industry trends:
The Clay and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining industry (NAICS 212325) is currently experiencing several significant qualitative trends. Advancements in technology are playing a pivotal role, with automation and smart mining technologies being increasingly adopted to enhance efficiency and safety. This shift is reducing labor costs and improving precision in mining operations.
Sustainability is another major trend influencing the industry. There is a growing focus on eco-friendly mining practices and the development of sustainable supply chains. Companies are investing in methods to minimize environmental impact, such as reducing water and energy usage and managing waste better.
The demand for high-quality and specialty minerals is expected to rise, driven by their applications in various cutting-edge technologies including electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and advanced ceramics. This will likely push companies to explore and invest in new mining sites and techniques to extract purer forms of these minerals.
Looking ahead, the industry is forecasted to continue its gradual recovery post-pandemic, with growth prospects linked to the construction, automotive, and electronics industries. Market consolidation may also occur as larger players acquire smaller companies to enhance their resource base and technological capabilities.
Overall, the focus on technological integration, sustainability, and high-quality mineral demand will shape the future landscape of the Clay and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining industry, with an optimistic outlook for steady growth and innovation.
This industry is comprised of:
Andalusite mining and/or beneficiating
Aplite mining and/or beneficiating
Bentonite mining and/or beneficiating
Bleaching clay mining and/or beneficiating
Brucite mining and/or beneficiating
Burley mining and/or beneficiating
Clay (except kaolin, ball) mining and/or beneficiating
Clay bleaching
Clay, ceramic and refractory minerals, mining and/or beneficiating
Clay, fire, mining and/or beneficiating
Common clay mining and/or beneficiating
Common shale mining and/or beneficiating
Cornwall stone mining and/or beneficiating
Cyanite mining and/or beneficiating
Diaspore mining and/or beneficiating
Dumortierite mining and/or beneficiating
Earth, fuller's (e.g., all natural bleaching clays), mining and/or beneficiating
Feldspar mining and/or beneficiating
Fire clay mining and/or beneficiating
Flint clay mining and/or beneficiating
Fuller's earth mining and/or beneficiating
Kyanite mining and/or beneficiating
Laterite mining and/or beneficiating
Magnesite mining and/or beneficiating
Nepheline syenite mining and/or beneficiating
Olivine, non-gem, mining and/or beneficiating
Pegmatite, feldspar, mining and/or beneficiating
Pinite mining and/or beneficiating
Plastic fire clay mining and/or beneficiating
Refractory minerals mining and/or beneficiating
Shale (except oil shale) mining and/or beneficiating
Sillimanite mining and/or beneficiating
Stoneware clay mining and/or beneficiating
Syenite, nepheline, mining and/or beneficiating
Topaz, non-gem, mining and/or beneficiating
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