Hurricane Helene has caused catastrophic damage in western North Carolina, with particularly severe impacts in Spruce Pine, the main source of ultra-pure quartz for semiconductor production.
The Quartz Corp. noted that they are assessing the situation, stressing that people affected by the storm are their priority, as communication remains challenging due to environmental conditions.
A previous disaster in 2008 almost completely cut off the high-purity quartz supply, which raised concerns about the industry's dependence on this material for producing essential technology components.
Hurricane Helene's unprecedented rainfall and flooding have left Spruce Pine's roadways inaccessible and its residents without power, complicating the evaluation of damage to mining operations.
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