NACE 07 – Mining of Metal Ores | Public Tenders
NACE 07: Mining of metal ores in public tenders. CPV codes, contracting authorities and typical contract types for iron ore and non-ferrous metal ore mining.
Definition: NACE 07 covers the mining of iron and non-ferrous metal ores. Public contracts mainly concern mining services, raw-material supplies to state-owned industries and rehabilitation services in former mining areas.
Legal basis: NACE Rev. 2 (Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006) · Last updated: April 2026
What does NACE 07 cover?
NACE 07 (Mining of metal ores) classifies businesses that mine and process iron and non-ferrous metal ores — a sector with direct relevance for public raw-material security and mine rehabilitation.
| Group | Title | Typical services |
|---|---|---|
| 07.1 | Mining of iron ores | Extraction and processing of iron ore |
| 07.2 | Mining of non-ferrous metal ores | Copper, aluminium, lead and zinc ore mining |
Public Tenders – Mining of Metal Ores
In metal-ore mining, public contracts arise mainly in mine rehabilitation, exploration services and raw-material supplies to public-sector industrial operations.
Typical types of contract:
- Geological exploration services: Mapping, drilling programmes for state raw-material security
- Mine rehabilitation and contaminated-land remediation: Restoration of former metal-ore mines
- Raw-material deliveries: Ores and metal concentrates for state-owned smelters
- Safety works: Shaft protection, spoil-heap sealing
- Environmental monitoring: Groundwater monitoring, air-quality measurement in the mining environment
| CPV Code | Title | Application |
|---|---|---|
| 14600000 | Metal ores and alloys | Ore deliveries and raw metals |
| 14610000 | Metal ores | Iron ore, copper ore, zinc concentrates |
| 45112000 | Excavating and earthmoving works | Mine rehabilitation, spoil-heap restoration |
| 71351500 | Soil-investigation services | Mapping, deposit exploration |
| 90722000 | Environmental remediation | Old-mine rehabilitation |
| 71900000 | Laboratory services | Ore analyses, soil samples |
Contracting Authorities
The main contracting authorities in the metal-ore mining sector are:
- Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR): Exploration and mapping contracts
- State mining authorities: Permits, restoration contracts
- Rehabilitation companies: Publicly controlled remediation of contaminated land
- State-owned steelworks: Ore supply contracts (EU-relevant)
- Environmental authorities: Monitoring and rehabilitation of mining legacy damage
FAQ
Is there still active metal-ore mining in Germany with public contracts? Active metal-ore mining in Germany has largely been discontinued. Public contracts arise mainly in the post-mining phase: mine-water management, spoil-heap restoration and risk prevention in former mining areas.
What evidence do companies need for mine rehabilitation contracts? Evidence of experience in geotechnics, civil engineering and environmental engineering and specific mining know-how is in demand. References from comparable projects are key eligibility criteria.
Related NACE entries:
- NACE B – Mining and quarrying
- NACE 07.1 – Mining of iron ores
- NACE 07.2 – Mining of non-ferrous metal ores
- NACE 05 – Mining of coal and lignite
- NACE 08 – Other mining and quarrying
Last updated: April 2026 All information is provided without guarantee. For legally binding advice, please consult a law firm specialising in public procurement law.
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