The site, which is secretive and closely guarded, produces the vast majority of the quartz sand used to manufacture high-purity polysilicon crystals. The crystals are used to make modern ...

A man has died after a "serious incident" at a sand mine in the west coast. Emergency services were called to Lochaline ...

A worker has died at a sand mine in Lochaber. Emergency services were called to Lochaline Quartz Sand Ltd at Lochaline at about 12:25 on Monday. Police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Avant Mining is located in a rural area nestled in the Ouachita Mountains. Renowned for its rich mineral deposits, ...