Definition
Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing (NAICS 33131)

Under this topic you will find the North American Industry Classification System definition of the Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing (NAICS 33131) industry. You can use this definition to properly identify the segment of the industry you wish to study further in other sections of Canadian Industry Statistics.

Definition of the Industry

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in extracting alumina generally from bauxite ore; producing aluminum from alumina; refining aluminum by any process; and rolling, drawing, casting, extruding and alloying aluminum and aluminum-based alloy basic shapes.

Exclusions

Establishments primarily engaged in:

• pouring non-ferrous molten metal into moulds, or under pressure into dies, to form castings (33152, Non-Ferrous Metal Foundries)