US designates helium as a critical material, citing its importance for semiconductors
Summary
The U.S. government has designated helium as a critical material because it is indispensable for making semiconductors that are essential to energy generation, and the global supply is at risk of disruption, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported on Friday 23 October. CBS News, headlining that the designation came days after a 60 Minutes report, said it makes more federal financing available for helium producers.
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How it unfolded
Friday 23 October
The U.S. government designated helium as a critical material, citing its importance for semiconductors, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported, and CBS News said the designation makes more federal financing available for helium producers.
- 15:59CBS NewsU.S. designates helium a critical material, days after 60 Minutes report
- 10:01The Philadelphia InquirerUS designates helium as a critical material, citing its importance for semiconductors