U.S. designates helium a critical material, days after 60 Minutes report
The designation makes more federal financing available for helium producers.
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The designation makes more federal financing available for helium producers.
The war in Iran is threatening the world's supply of helium, a natural resource crucial for a range of industries.
Shortages of helium, a byproduct of natural gas processing, could create problems for semiconductor and medical equipment manufacturers.