The high-purity quartz (HPQ) market is growing significantly due to demand from electronics, solar technology, and semiconductor industries. HPQ's exceptional purity is crucial for high-tech
Spruce Pine in Mitchell County is becoming an international hotspot for the semiconductor industry, according to a recent article in the London-based Daily Mail newspaper.
Two mines in North Carolina could be the answer to the growing global demand for AI chips. Sibelco is investing a total of $700 million into expanding its mines between 2023 and 2027.