RE: Sexy Hexy22 Jan 2026 08:09
Just for interest while we wait.............ps Jim800 RNS very, very, very, soon lol ;-)
Helium-4 (Common Helium) Markets in the U.S.
Medical: Cooling MRI machines (Magnet Resonance Imaging) remains a core use, though technology is improving efficiency.
Semiconductors: Critical for chip manufacturing, with reshoring efforts increasing U.S. demand, notes this YouTube video.
Aerospace & Defense: Pressurizing fuel tanks, purging systems, and leak detection.
Industrial: Welding (as a shielding gas), gas chromatography, and leak detection.
Supply: The Federal Helium Program (FHP) manages U.S. supply, with major players like Air Products and Linde involved in extraction and distribution.
Helium-3 (Rare Isotope) Markets in the U.S.
Defense & Security: Neutron detection for nuclear security, counterterrorism, and border protection.
Scientific Research: Cryogenics and quantum computing applications.
Energy: Potential use in fusion energy research.
Supply & Strategic Importance:
Extremely rare, historically sourced from nuclear weapons programs, leading to supply shortages.
U.S. government funds research into lunar He-3, but new terrestrial sources are highly significant.
Pulsar Helium's discovery in Minnesota shows high terrestrial concentrations, drawing U.S. government interest for potential future supply.
Market Drivers: The scarcity, high value (up to $18.7 million/kg), and strategic need for secure supply chains are driving growth, particularly in North America, notes this Share Talk article and Market Growth Reports.
NB $18.7 Million a kg!
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