Hurricane Helene Disrupts Global High-Purity Quartz Supply Chain

The global semiconductor industry is closely watching the supply of high-purity quartz, a crucial material, following Hurricane Helene`s disruption of production at two key North Carolina mines. Major chipmakers like TSMC, Infineon, Samsung, and SK Hynix are monitoring the situation but currently don`t foresee significant impacts on their operations. While the full effect on the sector remains uncertain, companies emphasize existing inventory and supply chain resilience. The affected mines, responsible for a majority of the world`s high-purity quartz supply, are assessing the hurricane`s damage and haven`t determined a timeline for restarting production. Although a prolonged disruption could lead to exploring alternative materials, for now, the focus remains on inventory management and supply chain stability.