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Avanti Helium Corp. has reiterated its request for the U.S. government to classify helium as a Critical Mineral due to increasing geopolitical risks impacting global helium supply. U.S. helium production has decreased from 82 million m³ in 2020 to 68 million m³ in 2024, while demand is rising.

The Sweetgrass Helium Project in Montana is set to begin production in 2026. In a related context, U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor highlighted the U.S.-India partnership at the India Today Conclave 2026, focusing on technological cooperation in AI and semiconductors as part of the 'Pax Silica' initiative.