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SSIC B section

Mining and quarrying

التعدين واستغلال المحاجر

📌 Description

SSIC B: Mining and quarrying. Used for company registration, Nitaqat, and GOSI in Saudi Arabia.

📖 Description

SSIC code B — Mining and quarrying — classifies economic activities in this sector according to the Saudi national classification system.

Sub-categories (5)

05 Mining of coal and lignite تعدين الفحم والليغنيت 06 Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas استخراج النفط الخام والغاز الطبيعي 07 Mining of metal ores تعدين ركازات الفلزات 08 Other mining and quarrying activities الأنشطة الأخرى للتعدين واستغلال المحاجر 09 Mining support services أنشطة خدمات دعم التعدين

When to use this code

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Company Registration

Ministry of Commerce — Commercial Registration

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Nitaqat

Saudization quotas by sector via Qiwa

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Licensing

Permits from supervisory authorities

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Statistics

National reporting — GASTAT

About this Section

Section B of the SSIC covers mining and quarrying — the extraction of minerals occurring in solid, liquid or gaseous form from the earth. In the Saudi context this section is one of the pillars of the national economy and includes the production of crude petroleum and natural gas, the mining of metal ores such as gold, copper, zinc, iron and bauxite, and the extraction of non-metallic minerals: limestone, gypsum, salt, sand, gravel, phosphate and industrial stones. It also covers supporting activities such as drilling, well operation, geological surveys, sample analysis and other services performed for mining companies on a fee or contract basis.

The classification is closely linked to licences issued by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources under the Mining Investment Law, and to environmental permits required for any extraction site. Selecting the correct SSIC code in this section determines the type of exploration, exploitation or quarrying licence a company can apply for, the royalty regime, the customs treatment of imported drilling rigs, explosives and processing equipment, and reporting obligations to GASTAT.

This page presents 5 divisions of Section B with their numeric codes, bilingual titles in English and Arabic from the official January 2025 edition of the SSIC, and a direct link to the HS customs tariff entries relevant to mineral exports and imports of mining machinery.

FAQ

What is SSIC code B?

SSIC code B corresponds to 'Mining and quarrying' in the Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC), based on ISIC Rev.4 and maintained by GASTAT. It is a section-level code used in business registration and government filings in Saudi Arabia.

When should I use SSIC B?

Use SSIC code B when your main business activity is 'Mining and quarrying'. You will need it for: company registration at the Ministry of Commerce, Nitaqat Saudization compliance, GOSI registration, and statistical reporting.

What Saudization rate applies to SSIC B?

Saudization (Nitaqat) rates vary by sector and company size. Check the HRSD/Qiwa platform for the current rate applicable to SSIC code B. Rates were updated in 2025-2026 for most sectors.

📋 Data Source & Disclaimer

Data source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — SSIC/SSCO 2026 Edition.

This data is cross-checked with Qiwa, HRSD, and ZATCA portals to ensure accuracy for business compliance.

This is an independent, free reference resource. Please verify critical information in official government sources before making legal or licensing decisions.
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