2055: Helium: what is it, why's it so valuable, and how do you find it? With Andy Carroll of Mosman

Watch on YouTubeThe helium price has soared in recent years as demand from hi-tech industries has risen and supply has struggled to keep pace. Much of the oil and gas skillset is transferable to helium, but there are significant differences. Mosman's Andy Carroll takes us through the geology, the extraction techniques, processing, sales pricing and overall market dynamics of the helium market. The US and Australia are key, but there are also major production hubs in Qatar and Russia, although no one player controls pricing or supply. Carroll weaves it all together, and also talks about his own experiences in the industry