China kicks off hunt for rare quartz, with hi-tech aspirations in mind

China kicks off hunt for rare quartz, with hi-tech aspirations in mind

The critical mineral, used to produce silicon, is a foundational material for strategic industries like semiconductors and photovoltaics – and now it can be mined in China.

China discovers a new mineral for semiconductors and photovoltaics

China's Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) recently announced the identification of a new mineral species – high-purity quartz ore. This discovery marks a breakthrough in reducing reliance on imports and boosting the high-quality development of strategic

China Announces Quartz Discovery Vital to Chips to Rival US Mine

China announced it has discovered new deposits of high-purity quartz, a mineral with a small but crucial role in the production of semiconductors and solar panels.

China discovers new mineral species vital for strategic emerging sectors like semiconductors, photovoltaics

China recently discovered a new mineral species — high-purity quartz, the CCTV News reported on Thursday, saying that this discovery is expected to reduce the country’s heavy reliance on imports and support the high-quality development of related strategic emerging industries such as semiconductors and photovoltaics.

What Makes Quartz a Popular Countertop Material

Quartz is an engineered stone composed primarily of quartz crystals, resin, and bonding agents. This material combines aesthetic appeal and practical functionality, making it a favored choice for countertops in both residential and commercial environments. Quartz is a non-porous substance known for its remarkable durability, allowing it to endure daily wear while preserving its visual [...] The post What Makes Quartz a Popular Countertop Materia…

Several high-purity quartz deposits have been discovered, and it has now been added to the list of protected raw materials.