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U.S. Energy Department designates helium as critical material

The designation advances ‌the Trump administration’s push to ‌reduce ⁠U.S. reliance on ⁠foreign critical minerals, bolster domestic manufacturing and secure…

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According to The Hindu, the designation advances ‌the Trump administration’s push to ‌reduce ⁠U.S. reliance on ⁠foreign critical minerals, bolster domestic manufacturing and secure key materials for economic and national security, ‌says U.S. Department of Energy.

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United States · Americas
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The Hindu
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Energy Department, Trump, Department of Energy
Section
World

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