Flow tests conducted at site of potential helium mine in northern Minnesota

BABBITT, Minn. — Minnesota is a step closer to having a helium mine up in the Iron Range. Helium was discovered by accident years ago outside of Babbitt, and it could be one of the richest helium reservoirs in the world.

“When we see the flow measurements from this and we have these next steps, we’re going to very, very happy,” Michael Sturdy said.

Sturdy is the operations manager for Pulsar Helium, a global team of scientists and engineers who, in February, successfully dug down nearly half a mile to confirm a reservoir of helium gas. Since then, crews have lined the hole, capped it and then installed special equipment that works like a faucet.

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