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Big Push Into Helium Could Have the World on Russia’s String↩️
By Andrew E. Kramer Published Dec. 8, 2020 Updated Dec. 24, 2020

"This ambition, in the works for years now, coincides with the U.S. government’s exit from the helium business after decades as a major supplier. It has raised worries that Russia could bring to helium the same politically influenced trading practices that worry buyers of Russian natural gas and crude oil."
“The geopolitical risks of threats to supply, and potential supply outages, will rise,” Mr. Dall said. “And the way demand is going, helium is going to be highly sought after.”