Chip Makers Monitor Quartz Supply After Hurricane Halts Production

Following Hurricane Helene's impact on two high-purity quartz mines in North Carolina, global semiconductor manufacturers are keeping a close eye on their quartz supplies, a critical material for the chip industry. Key players such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM, Financial) and Germany's Infineon Technologies have stated that they are monitoring the situation but do not expect significant operational impacts. South Korea's Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix also foresee minimal disruption. ...