Name:

Stephen Benyo

Title:

Global Mining at Flottweg

Years in Industry:

3

Years in SME:

3

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Meet Stephen Benyo, Global Mining Manager at Flottweg, who shares his unexpected journey into mining—from a background in international business and human resources to leading global water recovery solutions across the industry.
In this video, Benyo discusses how he found his path without a traditional mining engineering degree, the importance of finding where your unique skills can add the most value, and why mining’s reputation is evolving from misunderstood to essential. As chair of SME’s Young Leaders Committee’s Student Relations Subcommittee, he’s passionate about raising the bar for student chapters worldwide, ensuring the next generation of mining engineers, geologists, and business professionals have access to the resources, scholarships, and industry connections they need to thrive.

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