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NAICS Code· 212290

Other Metal Ore Mining

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in developing the mine site, mining, and/or beneficiating (i.e., preparing) metal ores (except iron and manganiferous ores valued for their iron content, gold ore, silver ore, copper, nickel, lead, and zinc ore). Illustrative Examples: Antimony ores mining and/or beneficiating Tantalum ores mining and/or beneficiating Columbite ores mining and/or beneficiating Tungsten ores mining and/or beneficiating Ilmenite ores mining and/or beneficiating Uranium-radium-vanadium ores mining and/or beneficiating Molybdenum ores mining and/or beneficiating Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 212290 – Other Metal Ore Mining encompasses the extraction of metallic minerals not classified under more specific categories such as gold, silver, copper, or iron ore. This includes mining activities for rare earth elements, tungsten, molybdenum, cobalt, nickel, and other specialty metals critical to advanced manufacturing, defense systems, and clean energy technologies.

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NAICS code 212290 covers Other Metal Ore Mining. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in developing the mine site, mining, and/or beneficiating (i.e., preparing) metal ores (except iron and manganiferous ores valued for their iron content, gold ore, silver ore, copper, nickel, lead, and zinc ore). Illustrative Examples: Antimony ores mining and/or beneficiating Tantalum ores mining and/or beneficiating Columbite ores mining and/or beneficiating Tungsten ores mining and/or beneficiating Ilmenite ores mining and/or beneficiating Uranium-radium-vanadium ores mining and/or beneficiating Molybdenum ores mining and/or beneficiating Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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NAICS: 212290
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A -- Rare Earth Magnet ProductionThe Department of Defense, through the Air Force Research Laboratory's Manufacturing Technology Division, intends to award a sole source procurement to Molycorp, Inc. for a rare earth magnet production program under the authority of Title III of the Defense Production Act. This pre-solicitation synopsis outlines a 6 to 9 month effort to develop a strategic business plan that will assess military and commercial demand for the entire rare earth magnet manufacturing value chain, including mining, processing, and production of rare earth raw materials and magnets. The goal is to document a comprehensive plan to establish and expand domestic capabilities to meet critical defense requirements for high-performance rare earth magnets, identifying enabling technologies and reducing cycle times and costs. Awarding on a sole source basis is justified by Molycorp’s demonstrated leadership and expertise in the industry, particularly their integrated capabilities across mining, refining, and magnet production, as well as their ability to transition products from research and development into production. Interested parties with relevant qualifications and capabilities are invited to submit detailed information within 15 days, but the government expects only one responsible source can satisfy these requirements based on technical and program risk assessments. Subsequent phases for establishing or expanding domestic rare earth magnet manufacturing may follow based on defense needs, demand forecasts, and funding availability. The contracting officers are available for inquiries, and responses not meeting submission criteria or deadlines will not be considered.
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