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U.S. Designates Helium a Critical Material, Citing Semiconductor Use

TokenPost·October 24, 2026·1 min read
U.S. Designates Helium a Critical Material, Citing Semiconductor Use

The U.S. Energy Department designated helium as a critical material on Oct. 23, citing its use in semiconductors. This is the 20th critical-material designation and brings helium under the Energy Act of 2020 framework, potentially impacting supply chains and industries reliant on helium.

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