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Rare Earth Exchanges

Dustin Olsen
Rare Earth Elements
China
United States
Critical Minerals
Electric Vehicles
Mining
Lithium
Environmental Sustainability
MP Materials
Potash
Heavy Rare Earths
Defense Industry
Battery Recycling
India
President Trump
Recycling Technologies
US Defense Policies
Geopolitics
Canada
Recycling

We're taking you to the heart of one of the most critical and underappreciated battles shaping our modern world: the rare earth element supply chain. Discover the high-stakes dynamics that are fueling international competition, from China’s commanding grip on processing, refining, and value-added production of rare earth elements to the industries and innovations that depend on these indispensable... more

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China's conventional rare earth separation process relies on solvent extraction — a technique requiring hundreds of passes, toxic organic solvents, and decades of know-how that China has spent generations perfecting. A team at Idaho National Laborato... more

Ever wondered what the future of magnets looks like? It’s time to rethink everything we know about rare earth alternatives!

Today, we dive into the groundbreaking work being done at Niron Magnetics, where iron nitride is changing the game. This isn’... more

Ever wondered how the rare earth element supply chain is like the space race? 🚀 Here’s why it matters now!

China currently dominates the rare earth supply chain, controlling 90% of refining and 95% of magnets. It’s crucial to realize that the stand... more

We’re diving deep into the world of rare earth elements, and it’s more than just a buzzword. These minerals are essential for our tech, from smartphones to electric vehicles.

Clem Chambers, co-founder of Silex World, shares insights on the shift fr... more

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Recent Guests

Chloe Tolbert
Researcher at Idaho National Laboratory focusing on critical mineral recovery and recycling
Idaho National Laboratory
Episode: S2 E76: Rethinking Rare Earth Separation — Chloe Tolbert, Idaho National Laboratory
Tom Granger
Vice President of Commercial and Corporate Development
Niron Magnetics
Episode: S2 E75: America Doesn't Have to Buy Magnets From China Anymore | Niron Magnetics
Larry Kennedy
CEO and founder of Quality Management Institute; systems engineer with aerospace background
Quality Management Institute
Episode: S2 E74: How to Rebuild the Rare Earth Supply Chain: 5 Key Strategies from Larry Kennedy
Clem Chambers
Co-founder of Silex World
Silex World
Episode: S2 E73: How to Revolutionize Rare Earth Element Recycling: Insights from Clem Chambers
Leon Farrant
CEO and co-founder of Green Lion and American Lion
Green Lion / American Lion
Episode: S2 E71: The Future of Battery Recycling: Insights from Leon Farrant
Nitesh Shah
CEO of Metalisys, UK-based metals processing company
Metalisys
Episode: S2 E70: Transforming Metal Oxides into Metals: Insights from Nitesh Shah of Metalysis
Robert Bunting
CEO, Bunting Magnetics
Bunting Magnetics
Episode: S2 E69: Understanding the Evolution and Future of Magnets in Industry
Jack Lifton
Icon in the Rare Earth industry, co-chair of the Critical Minerals Institute
Critical Minerals Institute
Episode: S2 E68: The Future of Rare Earth Elements: Insights from Jack Lifton
Duane Woods
Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Purdue University
Purdue University
Episode: S2 E67: Understanding China's Rare Earth Strategy: The Power of Information

Hosts

Dustin Olsen
Host of Rare Earth Exchanges; co-hosting with a focus on industry veterans and technical topics in critical minerals.
Daniel O'Connor
Co-host with industry and policy perspective, assisting with interviews and strategic discussions.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
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    Love the info. Need to work on the connection issues. Seems to be lag. End up talking over interviewees.

    Apple Podcasts
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    I M Scane
    Canada9 months ago

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Content is consistently informative on market dynamics and policy implications for critical minerals.
Strong technical depth on rare earths and geopolitics, great for researchers and decision-makers.
Guests often bring practical, real-world experience that translates to actionable insights for sponsors and partners.
Audio quality and connection issues are noted by listeners, can disrupt interviews.

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S2 E73: How to Revolutionize Rare Earth Element Recycling: Insights from Clem Chambers
Q: So Clem, when you talk about micro-refineries and this alkali approach, how far along are you in actually deploying this in real-world settings?
We have two main technologies in play: a highly optimized version of the traditional roasting-and-leaching process, and a second alkali-based pathway that is faster, cheaper, and doesn't rely on Chinese-sourced reagents. We're moving from pilot concepts to active builds, with India as the initial testbed and plans to expand to the UK and Europe.
S2 E72: How to Extract Lithium from Water: 5 Insights from Gradient's CEO
Q: Could you talk about how Alkali is genuinely different from other facilities trying to do the same thing and why you're fully integrated?
We emphasize end-to-end control: owning the site and the brine stream, performing pretreatment, DLE, concentration, and final recovery within a single coordinated operation, which reduces permitting time and increases efficiency and cost effectiveness.
S2 E71: The Future of Battery Recycling: Insights from Leon Farrant
Q: As CEO, you're navigating plants in different countries. How do you balance regulations, culture, and IP protection while scaling?
We prioritize rule-of-law environments with strong IP protection, partner with local entities who understand permitting and supply chains, and leverage our derisked, modular factory-in-a-box approach to deploy quickly while maintaining consistent process control and IP safeguards.
S2 E71: The Future of Battery Recycling: Insights from Leon Farrant
Q: So Leon, just real quick for our listeners here, can you describe what PCAM is and why that product is so significant?
PCAM is a specialty chemical precursor for cathode materials that commands a higher premium than raw commodities, enabling higher margins and better unit economics. It can be dropped directly into cathode manufacturing, bridging refining to production and delivering a meaningful share of battery value.
S2 E69: Understanding the Evolution and Future of Magnets in Industry
Q: Can you explain the practical differences between bonded and sintered magnets and which industries typically use each?
Bonded magnets are cheaper and easier to shape, ideal for large, non-precise shapes and complex geometries in industrial motors, while sintered magnets offer higher strength in smaller packages, better for miniaturization and high-performance applications; the choice depends on space, heat tolerance, and performance needs in motors and sensors.

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What is Rare Earth Exchanges about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show leans into the geopolitics and economics of securing critical minerals, with a heavy emphasis on rare earths and the global supply chain. Across episodes, listeners hear rigorous discussions of China's dominance in processing, refining, and end-market production, and Western strategies to rebuild domestic capabilities through modular refining, midstream processing, and recycling. Noteworthy is the recurring focus on policy alignment, industrial strategy, and practical pathways to diversify supply chains—often anchored by technical deep dives from researchers, engineers, and industry veterans. The format tends to blend historical context, current market dynamics, and concrete project updates, making it valuable for executives, engi... more

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Recent guests on Rare Earth Exchanges include:

1. Chloe Tolbert
2. Tom Granger
3. Larry Kennedy
4. Clem Chambers
5. Leon Farrant
6. Nitesh Shah
7. Robert Bunting
8. Jack Lifton

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