Sibelco's Spruce Pine mine resumes operations after Hurricane Helene temporarily shutdown.

Sibelco, a North Carolina-based producer of high-purity quartz, has resumed operations at its Spruce Pine mine after Hurricane Helene caused temporary shutdowns. The quartz is essential for manufacturing semiconductors, solar panels, and fiber-optic cables, supplying 70% to 90% of global crucibles used for polysilicon production. The local economy heavily relies on these mines, with a significant portion of the town's workforce connected to them.

October 10, 2024
24 Articles

Further Reading