331411 Primary Smelting and Refining of Copper This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) smelting copper ore and/or (2) the primary refining of copper by electrolytic methods or other processes. Establishments in this industry make primary copper and copper-based alloys, such as brass and bronze, from ore or concentrates. The data published with NAICS code 331411 include the following SIC industry: 3331 Primary copper