A federal proposal to lease 347 acres of the Ouachita National Forest for quartz mining has drawn concern from residents over ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Two weeks after shutting down its Spruce Pine facilities ahead of Hurricane Helene, Belgian mining company Sibelco announced ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The world’s main producer of high-purity quartz, a mineral crucial to the global supply of semiconductor chips, announced its ...

An aerial view of quartz mines in Spruce Pine, N.C., as taken from a plane on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Gary D. Robertson) (Gary D. Robertson) SPRUCE PINE, N.C. – One of the two companies that ...

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The owner of a North Carolina quartz mine that’s a key source for high-purity quartz used in global semiconductor manufacturing said its operations sustained only minor damage in the wake of Hurricane ...

An aerial view of quartz mines in Spruce Pine, N.C., as taken from a plane on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. Photo: AP One of the two companies that manufacture high-purity quartz used for making ...

Mount Ida is known for its rich quartz crystal deposits, making it a unique destination for rock enthusiasts. Visitors can dig for crystals, hike scenic trails, or enjoy the clear waters of Lake ...

However, they remain closed as surrounding communities in a remote mountain region deal with pervasive power and water outages, as well as washed-out roads. Operators of two key quartz mines near the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Tucked away in west-central Arkansas' Ouachita Mountains, Mount Ida is a literal hidden gem, a tiny town that got its nickname — the "Quartz ...

Two weeks after shutting down its Spruce Pine facilities ahead of Hurricane Helene, Belgian mining company Sibelco announced Thursday it has restarted operations in the Western North Carolina town ...