China is restricting global helium exports, a critical resource used for deposition, cooling, and etching in advanced manufacturing processes.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jul 10

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The global supply chain is facing multiple pressures, including disruptions caused by the war in Iran affecting global helium supplies, alongside surging memory chip costs driven by the AI boom.

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helium
chemical element with symbol He and atomic number 2; rare gas; noble gas

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Middle East
geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran
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