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US designates helium as a critical material
The United States has formally designated helium as a critical material, adding the gas to the list of resources deemed essential to national security and the economy. Helium is vital for semiconductors, MRI scanners, scientific research and aerospace, yet supply has been tight since the US federal reserve was sold off. The move could unlock funding and policy support for domestic production and recycling.
Why now: Helium shortages affect chips, medical imaging and research, so official recognition of its strategic status draws wide attention.
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