Chapter 5.12 LICENSE CLASSIFICATIONS
Section 5.12.080 Division B--Mining.
This division includes all establishments primarily engaged
in mining. Mining is used in the
broad sense to include the extraction of minerals occurring naturally: solids, such as coal and
ores; liquids, such as crude petroleum; and gases, such as natural gas. The term "mining"
is also
used in the broad sense to include quarrying, well operation, milling and other preparation
customarily done at the mine site, or as a part of mining activity. Exploration and development of
mineral properties are included. Services performed on a contract, fee or similar basis in the
development or operation of mineral properties are classified separately but within this division.
Establishments which have complete responsibility for operating mines, quarries or oil and gas
wells for others on a contract, fee or similar basis are classified according to the product mined
rather than as mineral services. Mining operations are classified, by industry, on the basis of the
principal mineral produced or, if there is no production, on the basis of the principal mineral for
which exploration or development work is in progress. (Prior code § 11-20-008)