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US designates helium a critical material as Iran war disrupts Qatari supply

The Energy Department has added helium to its list of critical materials, citing its indispensable role in semiconductor production and a supply chain at risk of disruption after Iranian strikes and export curbs.

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The Energy Department has added helium to its list of critical materials, citing its indispensable role in semiconductor production and a supply chain at risk of disruption after Iranian strikes and export curbs.

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