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Hey single quartz factory in North Carolina that the "world's" semiconductor industry hinges on, how's it going?

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The world's semiconductor industry hinges on a single quartz factory in North Carolina

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/rescue-crews-rush-to-north-carolina-mountain-towns-cut-off-by-helene-floodwaters

Quick google search shows that China has its own Quartz mines, so I'm not sure if those are unsuitable for certain semiconductors or if the use of "world" here just means

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