Chip Firms Monitoring Quartz Supplies After Hurricane Hits Mines.

Global semiconductor manufacturers are closely monitoring the supply of high-purity quartz, a crucial material for the industry, after Hurricane Helene caused production to halt at two mines in North Carolina. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and Infineon Technologies AG stated that they do not anticipate any significant impact on their operations, while Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix also do not expect repercussions. The mines near Spruce Pine, North Carolina, account for over 80% of the world's supply of commercial high-purity quartz. The impact on the chipmaking sector remains uncertain, but semiconductor firms are skilled at stockpiling essential components. [Extracted from the article]