In this fascinating episode of The Mike Litton Experience, Louis O’Connor—founder and CEO of Strategic Metals Invest—pulls back the curtain on one of the most exclusive and overlooked asset classes in the world: rare earth and strategic metals.

From his early years growing up in Ireland to working with global brands and building a pioneering investment firm, Louis shares how rare strategic metals are powering the technology, defense, and green energy revolutions—and why savvy investors are quietly adding them to their portfolios.

You’ll discover how everyday investors can access this once-closed market, the industries driving unprecedented demand, and the potential for long-term, asset-backed growth. Louis also explains the geopolitical forces at play, and why these metals are crucial to national security and global supply chains.