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Spruce Pine quartz mine, the invisible pillar of the digital economy | Factae

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Spruce Pine quartz mine, the invisible pillar of the digital economy

The Spruce Pine quartz mine in North Carolina fuels the semiconductor industry.

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Its exceptional purity makes it essential for electronic chips.

Tech giants rely on this resource for their high-tech products.

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