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Sibelco quartz mine in Spruce Pine, North Carolina operating after Hurricane Helene.
chip manufacturing

North Carolina Quartz Mine Resumes After Hurricane Helene

Sibelco's Spruce Pine quartz mine is back in operation post-Hurricane Helene. Production and shipments ramp up, crucial for chip manufacturing. Full recovery for local communities is expected.

Chip ManufacturingHurricane Helene affects chip manufacturing by halting quartz mining in North Carolina.

Hurricane Helene Halts Chip-Making Quartz Mining Operations in North Carolina

Hurricane Helene has caused major disruptions to chip-making operations in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Sibelco and The Quartz Corp paused mining of high-purity quartz vital for semiconductor produ...

chip manufacturingDamage from Hurricane Helene in Spruce Pine, NC affecting quartz mining.

Hurricane Helene Hits Critical Chip Mining Area in North Carolina

Hurricane Helene caused historic flooding in western North Carolina, affecting Spruce Pine, home to the world's purest quartz essential for semiconductor production. The damage raises concerns over...

AI TechnologyIntel 18A processors and Panther Lake AI PC chips overview.

Intel Innovates with 18A Processors Amidst Challenges

Intel successfully boots operating systems on its new 18A-based processors, including Panther Lake AI chips. This development is crucial as it aims to recover in the competitive processor market af...