The New Elements: Helium

Helium could lift Saskatchewan's industry portfolio

With supply shrinking and demand rising, helium has snagged a lot of fresh interest recently. The element has a sleepy history in the province dating back to the 1960s, but global helium shortages have triggered a drive to find new sources. “That’s where the Saskatchewan story becomes very interesting,” says Andrew Davidson, CEO of Royal Helium (RH).

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