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CLEAN : Helium: South Africa strikes new 'gold'

CLEAN : Helium: South Africa strikes new 'gold'

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10th Grade - University

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Stefano Maroni discovered helium while searching for natural gas in South Africa. Helium is crucial for modern technology, including electronics and medical devices. South Africa's helium production is significantly higher than the US, with some wells reaching unprecedented levels. Renigen plans to build a plant for helium export, contributing 7% to global production. The extraction process is environmentally friendly, avoiding fracking.

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What plans does Renigen have for the helium extracted?

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What makes the extraction process of helium mentioned in the text environmentally friendly?

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