Lynda Freshman
Chief Legal Officer & Chief Compliance OfficerPhoenix TailingsLynda Freshman joined Phoenix Tailings in 2025 and serves as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, overseeing legal strategy, compliance, and corporate governance. Prior to joining the company, she served as Chief Legal Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary at Perch Energy from 2021 to 2025 and previously held similar roles at BlueWave from 2017 to 2021. Earlier in her career she spent five years with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, including as Assistant Attorney General for Energy and Telecommunications. Ms. Freshman received a J.D. from Boston University School of Law, an M.A. from Stanford University, and a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania.
Resilient by Design: Critical Minerals, Advanced Materials & the Future of Global Supply Chains
From rare earth elements and battery materials to industrial heat and grid infrastructure, the energy transition depends on resilient and scalable mat…From rare earth elements and battery materials to industrial heat and grid infrastructure, the energy transition depends on resilient and scalable material supply chains under increasing strain from geopolitics, trade shifts, and rising demand. This …From rare earth elements and battery materials to industrial heat and grid infrastructure, the energy transition depends on resilient and scalable material supply chains under increasing strain from geopolitics, trade shifts, and rising demand. This session brings together leaders across the value chain—from domestic processing and industrial strategy to breakthrough technologies reshaping how materials are sourced and used. Panelists will explor…From rare earth elements and battery materials to industrial heat and grid infrastructure, the energy transition depends on resilient and scalable material supply chains under increasing strain from geopolitics, trade shifts, and rising demand. This session brings together leaders across the value chain—from domestic processing and industrial strategy to breakthrough technologies reshaping how materials are sourced and used. Panelists will explore how the U.S. and its partners are strengthening supply through policy, friend-shoring, and new refining capacity, while advancing circular approaches like recycling and reuse. The conversation will also highlight how innovation is transforming materials into active components of the energy system, unlocking new pathways for resilience and decarbonization. Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
