USA Rare Earth CEO Humpton to retire Oct 1; Moraitis named CEO; Blitzer becomes Executive Chair

USA Rare Earth, Inc.

Barbara Humpton to retire as CEO and director effective Oct 1, 2026; retirement not due to any disagreement with the company.
Thras Moraitis, current CEO of Serra Verde, appointed as CEO effective Oct 1; will serve as President until then.
Michael Blitzer elected Executive Chairman effective immediately; receives $170k annual cash retainer and RSU grants.
Serra Verde merger expected to close by end of August 2026; Moraitis to lead combined company.

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Departed

Barbara Humpton

Chief Executive Officer and Director

USAR · USA Rare Earth, Inc.

Effective: 2026-10-01
Successor: Thrasyvoulos Moraitis
Filed: July 20, 2026, 9:00 AM ET

Barbara Humpton will retire as Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the Company, effective on October 1, 2026

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Barbara Humpton departed as Chief Executive Officer and Director at USA Rare Earth, Inc..

Action: retire
Role: Chief Executive Officer and Director

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Barbara Humpton will retire as Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the Company, effective on October 1, 2026

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