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Founded in 2024, Rare Earth Exchanges (REEx) is an independent media and intelligence platform that covers the rare earth and critical mineral industries.
Our Core Focus
Connecting investors, industry professionals, and policymakers with up-to-date news, expert commentary, and a growing ecosystem of tools designed to improve transparency across the mineral supply chain.
Platform Features
REEx Insights
For media, investors, and industry participants, the REEx Insights offer a structured, comparative view of rare earth projects based on expert fundamental criteria.
Our rankings have been cited in company investor presentations, underscoring their relevance and visibility in the sector. The entire suite of rankings is updated weekly via our proprietary AI-powered algorithm.
Daily News
Original reporting, curated industry headlines, and key geopolitical updates.
- Approaching 100K views in just six months
- Unique visitors approaching 50K
- 1m 30s+ avg. engagement time
- Newsletter 42.5% avg. open rate
- Newsletter Delivered Daily
REEx Forum
A professional community for discussion, collaboration, and idea-sharing.
- Thousands of high-quality posts
- Growing interaction among sophisticated rare earth mineral investors
REEx Podcast
Interviews with geologists, policymakers, and entrepreneurs shaping the rare earth conversation.
- Just launched with over 1,200 download
Our Leadership Team
Daniel O'Connor
Chief Executive Officer
Dustin Olsen
Chief Digital Officer
Chad Nybo
Chief Technology Officer
John Parkinson
Chief Business Officer
Press Coverage & Media Mentions
TIME Magazine
On the Rare Earth Exchanges podcast, the entrepreneur Daniel O’Connor said that tariffed materials like steel and aluminum are crucial toward mining and processing. “Let’s not do tariffs on things we need to build our infrastructure,” he said.
How Rare Earths Are Playing a Pivotal Role in the U.S.-China Trade War
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Epoch Times
Daniel O’Connor said the Chinese regime began playing a pivotal role in the global rare earth supply chain following the restructuring of the country’s fragmented industry into six major state-controlled entities, known as the Big Six.
US Playing Catch-Up in Rare-Earth Production: How We Got There
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“What we are talking about is the topic of industrial policy, because we have to build supply chains here in the United States and among our allies,” O’Connor said.
US Speeds Up Drive for Rare-Earth Independence
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Other Publications
PowerMetal
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ASME
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News Break
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Oil Price
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RealClear Investigations
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IBM Think Newsletter
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The Daily Upside*
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Meet Daniel
Daniel O’Connor brings 25 years of business development, sales, and marketing experience to Rare Earth Exchanges. Earning a joint MA & Juris Doctor from the University of California, Los Angeles and the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, Daniel has founded, developed, and supported the growth of a number of software and technology-related services ventures involving life sciences, healthcare, government, and other regulated industries. He was inspired to launch Rare Earth Exchanges in part due to his lifelong passion for geology and mineralogy, and patriotism, to ensure America and free market economies develop their own rare earth and critical mineral supply chains.
Meet Dustin
With over a decade of experience in web development, Dustin specializes in creating digital platforms that align with business goals and engage real audiences. As Chief Digital Officer at Rare Earth Exchanges, he oversees all consumer-facing digital assets — from the website and podcast to social media. A lifelong enthusiast of technology and automotive innovation, Dustin’s interest in rare earth elements was sparked by their critical role in these industries. Co-founding Rare Earth Exchanges was driven by a desire to explore that connection and make this complex topic more accessible to others.
Meet Chad
Chad Nybo has a distinguished career in developing complex and highly creative software solutions for both corporations and government agencies. Chad graduated from Montana State University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics.
Meet John
John is a former PwC project finance advisor with deep experience in large-scale infrastructure and commercial strategy. A qualified CPA and civil engineer, he now leads commercial strategy and product development, driven by a long-term vision to increase transparency, data intelligence, and investor access in the global rare earth value chain. John is also an active investor in both rare earths and biotech, where he actively tracks emerging trends and high-impact innovation.
