Having joined Asian Metal as an analyst in early 2011, Brandon Tirpak follows fluctuations and developments along all levels of the rare earth supply chain. Through ongoing and direct relationships with miners, explorers, producers, traders and end-users, Brandon reports on the industry's latest developments on the Asian Metal website, the leading global source providing updated analyses on rare earth prices, forecasts and news for the company's clients. Tirpak earned a Master of Business Administration and a Master of International Business at the University of Pittsburgh.