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Hurricane Helene destroys area of critical mineral mined for global semiconductor production

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North Carolina's Spruce Pine is the world's main source of high-purity quartz needed for semiconductors.

The mining district of the area is where high purity quartz ( HPQ ) is extracted.

The mineral is used in the production of silicon wafers and solar panel cells.

Australia is considering whether to start mining for the mineral as well.