Who is succeeding Barbara Humpton as CEO of USA Rare Earth, and when does the transition take effect?

Thras Moraitis, CEO of Serra Verde, will succeed Barbara Humpton as CEO of USA Rare Earth effective October 1. Humpton will also retire from the board of directors on the same date.

What strategic objective underpins the combination of USA Rare Earth and Serra Verde?

The combination aims to create the first fully integrated, Western mine-to-magnet supply chain for rare earth elements, supporting U.S. and allied efforts to secure critical mineral independence from Asia.

USA Rare Earth CEO Humpton to retire, Serra Verde's Moraitis to succeed

Jul 20, 2026

USA Rare Earth announced CEO Barbara Humpton will retire on October 1, succeeded by Serra Verde's Thras Moraitis following their merger to establish a Western mine-to-magnet supply chain for critical rare earths.

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