The mine, which produces a critical component used in the production of computer chips and electronics, is operating again ...

Spruce Pine has the only naturally occurring quartz in the world that’s pure enough to use as a crucible during the chip ...

The Western North Carolina town possesses the world’s most pure quartz, making its two mine operations essential to the ...

One of the two companies that manufacture high-purity quartz used for making semiconductors from mines in a western North ...

The Western North Carolina town possesses the world’s most pure quartz, making its two mine operations essential to the ...

One of the two companies that manufacture high-purity quartz used for making semiconductors and other high-tech products from ...

SPRUCE PINE, N.C. — One of the two companies that manufacture high-purity quartz in a western North Carolina community is up and running again. Spruce Pine is a town of 2,200 residents. It's also the ...

The massive storm shut down two high-grade quartz mines two weeks ago. Now one of the companies that sends the key mineral to semiconductor makers is running again.

Melissa and Jonah Greene traveled from their home in Belmont to check on family in Spruce Pine just days after Helene. This ...

Spruce Pine was set to be a stop for the Cycle NC Mountains to Coast ride, bringing in much needed tourism. Because of this, ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN)– A Raleigh woman is still waiting for the ability to make direct contact with her son in Spruce Pine after Hurricane Helene devastated the area. “It’s… it’s heartbreaking,” said ...

Sibelco today announced the restart of production at its Spruce Pine high purity quartz mining and processing operations following the disruption caused by Hurricane Helene. The company previously ...