Monthly Archives: September 2017

Time Will Tell With Helium Play

A global chemistry sector analyst says time will tell whether helium exploration will lift the City of Medicine Hat’s financial outlook, or whether the industry will take root in Western Canada. This week the city’s energy division announced advanced plans … Continue reading

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City Plans For Helium Prospect Wells This Fall

Senior officials with the City of Medicine Hat are disputing a report that states it has found “a gusher” of helium, but confirm plans to add the valuable industrial chemical to its energy business model. The report, which appeared Wednesday … Continue reading

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How Helium Shortages Might Burst Europe’s Security

Helium is about much more than balloons and squeaky voices. Its uses in medicine and military applications are vital but Europe risks finding itself between a rock and a hard place in securing a regular supply, writes Lukas Trakimavičius. Last … Continue reading

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