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Division 08 - Other mining and quarrying
This division includes the extraction of salt, ornamental stone, sand, gravel, clay, and other non-metallic minerals. Essentially, any business that extracts mineral resources from the ground that are neither fuels nor ferrous metals falls here. Entrepreneurs operating stone quarries, gravel pits, or salt mines must hold special environmental permits and mining concessions.
Entrepreneur Profile
This CAEN code 089 is intended for entrepreneurs and companies (SRL, PFA) wishing to develop a business focused on division 08 - other mining and quarrying. It is ideal for founders aiming to offer specialized services or products in this economic niche within the Romanian market.
Who should avoid:
Avoid the exclusive use of code 089 if the main activity of your company shifts towards other commercial or related branches not specified in the official description. See the excluded activities section below.
Division 08 - Other Mining and Quarrying
Division 08 of economic activities, known as 'Other mining and quarrying', is one of the oldest branches of industry, with deep roots in Romania's economic history. From salt extraction in the Prahova or Maramureș salt mines to stone quarries in the Carpathian Mountains, this category covers a diverse range of solid mineral resources, excluding fossil fuels and metal ores. In the macroeconomic context, this sector provides essential raw materials for construction, agriculture (salt for de-icing and animal feed), and the chemical industry. The Romanian economy benefits from significant potential in this field, due to varied natural resources and a tradition in extraction. However, entrepreneurs operating here face major challenges: complex mining legislation, obtaining environmental permits, high transport costs, and competition from external markets. Additionally, local communities are often involved in debates over environmental impact, requiring careful management of public relations and sustainability. In the long term, digitalization of extraction processes and the use of eco-friendly technologies can bring a competitive advantage to companies in this sector, which must quickly adapt to European Union requirements on environmental protection and the circular economy.
Included Activities
- ✅ Extraction and primary processing of salt (rock salt, sea salt, lake salt)
- ✅ Extraction of ornamental stone and construction materials
- ✅ Extraction of sand, gravel, and clay
- ✅ Exploitation of deposits of gypsum, chalk, shale, and peat
- ✅ Preparation and sorting activities of non-ferrous ores
Excluded Activities
- ❌ Extraction of coal and lignite (Division 05)
- ❌ Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas (Division 06)
- ❌ Extraction of metal ores (Division 07)
- ❌ Deep processing of extractive products (e.g., manufacture of cement, glass, or ceramics)
- ❌ Support service activities to extraction (exploration and drilling – Division 09)
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Întrebări Frecvente
What type of companies can use CAEN code 089?
Any legal entity in Romania (SRL, PFA, Individual Enterprise) performing activities related to "division 08 - other mining and quarrying" is required to have this code authorized in its articles of incorporation or at the Trade Register.
Are special permits required for CAEN 089?
The need for permits depends on the exact nature of the operations carried out under class 089. Some activities require authorizations from DSV, Environment, or Occupational Safety, while others can be conducted solely based on the self-declaration at incorporation.