A Hidden Gem: Spruce Pine and Its Impact on the World
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A Hidden Gem: Spruce Pine and Its Impact on the World
Tucked into the valleys of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a mine in Spruce Pine, N.C. closed for several weeks following the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene, in late Sept. 2024. Spruce Pine is a town of fewer than 2,500 residents, but the mine plays a crucial role across the globe. The torrential rainstorm flooded roads and cut power to a uniquely vital site for one of the world’s most valuable industries: semiconductors. Spruce Pine is home…
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