This sub-class includes wholesale of metals and/or metal ores except general hardware. Units in this sub-class are primarily engaged in: •wholesale of ferrous and/or non-ferrous metals in primary forms •wholesale of ferrous and/or non-ferrous metal ores and/or concentrates (e.g., steel, iron, aluminium, copper, lead, zinc) •wholesale of ferrous and/or non-ferrous semi-finished metal products •wholesale of gold and/or other precious metals (e.g., silver, platinum) •wholesale of steel pipes and/or metal bars