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Sibelco is basically the world's only supplier of ultra-pure quartz. Their mining and processing facilities for ultra-pure quartz are located in Spruce Pine, NC, which has experienced flooding as a result of Hurricane Helene. The ultra-pure quartz they produce is used to make Czochralski crucibles, which are essential for forming large crystals of silicon.
This market resolves YES if a major semiconductor fab announces before September 30, 2025 that its production has been limited due a shortage of:
Otherwise, resolves NO. I will use my best judgement.
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Stars | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Platform | Manifold Markets |
| Forecasters | 21 |
| Volume | M706 |
Sibelco is basically the world's only supplier of ultra-pure quartz. Their mining and processing facilities for ultra-pure quartz are located in Spruce Pine, NC, which has experienced flooding as a result of Hurricane Helene. The ultra-pure quartz...