The U.S. designated helium as a critical material for semiconductor supply chains

What happened: The U.S. Energy Department designated helium as a critical material for semiconductor supply chains, citing a lack of viable substitutes in many chip applications. Why it matters: The designation comes as global helium demand outpaces production, according to the department.

U.S. designates helium critical for semiconductor supply chains, signaling supply risk.

U.S. designates helium critical for semiconductor supply chains, signaling supply risk. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.