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Debra Bennethum

Director, Critical Minerals & Strategic Supply Chain

Energy Fuels

Debra Bennethum is a results-driven leader with a rich background in global sourcing,
purchasing, and chemical engineering. She is currently the Director of Critical Minerals
&amp; Strategic Supply Chain at Energy Fuels Resources, where she spearheads the
development of a new Rare Earth Element (REE) business, focusing on establishing a
robust US-based supply chain with strategic partnerships.

Prior to joining Energy Fuels, Debra spent more than a decade at General Motors in
multiple roles, including EV Critical Minerals Manager and Program Purchasing
Manager. She played a critical role in developing a resilient EV raw material supply
chain and managed over $1.5 billion in investment projects. Debra&#39;s career began with
BP Corporation, where she honed her skills as a Process Design Engineer, Logistics
Specialist, and Logistics Consultant.

Debra is a graduate of Michigan State University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering,
and currently serves on the Advisory Board of Westwin Elements, soon to be the first
Nickel refinery in USA.

Presentations

Challenges to Build an American REE Supply Chain

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