J.T. is a global mining executive, with extensive experience in the greenfield mining and minerals space focused on business strategy, market development, capital raising, project finance, government affairs and product placement. Prior to joining 5E Advanced materials, he was the Chief Marketing Officer for Anglo American Crop Nutrients, focused on building the largest organic fertilizer mining operation around the world. J.T. currently is a Non-Executive Director of Guardian Metals, an AIM-listed exploration firm focused on building a Tungsten operation in the United States. He has consulted on global mining projects in Australia, South America, Europe, and Asia, focused on anything from precious metals (Gold, Silver) to Battery Materials (Lithium, Nickel) and industrial minerals (Kaolin). J.T. holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from St. John’s University.

Roman Teslyuk is the Founder and CEO of EARTH AI, a predictive explorer and driller for critical metals. He is a YC Alumni and a member of Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, a geoscientist with 13 years mineral exploration and academic experience across the Arctic, Oceania, Middle and Far East. Prior to starting EATRTH AI he was a PhD Candidate at The University of Sydney, won the Ukrainian geology olympiad and was the first person in Australia to receive an Entrepreneur visa.

Adam Hawkins is an expert on external affairs in the mining industry. His decades of experience span every phase of the mining process, from early stage exploration and entitling projects to permitting new facilities, expanding operations, and closures. He has worked on projects on every continent except Antarctica. 

Adam began his career as a US Senate staffer and spent seven years in-house with Rio Tinto. A MSHA Part 48 certified surface miner, past board trustee of the Arizona Mining Association, and the 2020 president of the American Exploration and Mining Association, Adam is a go-to on mining policy. 

He holds an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management and has a range of domestic and international professional experience. 

Adam’s expertise is trusted and sought by mining companies in identifying and addressing social, political, legislative, regulatory, and reputational risk factors - vital for firms seeking effective guidance in moving mining projects from concept to closure. 
Adam’s knowledge has proved highly valuable for clients seeking to more effectively position their projects with the public. Adam works with clients on how to effectively position their projects in the public arena, including how to identify key stakeholders, activate the community through conventional contact and social media, develop effective talking points that support communications efforts, as well as forge long-standing partnerships with key non-governmental organizations. This includes conducting analyses of critical permitting milestones and conforming activities to the client's needs. Adam helps his clients interpret this data and craft targeted messaging to influence the best possible outcomes. 

Adam is also an advisory board member of the US Global Leadership Council, an advisory council member of US Veterans Initiative, and serves on the boards of several other non-profits. 

Jordan Ciezobka is currently the Sub-Surface Technology Program Manager at GTI Energy responsible for advancing safe, affordable, and environmentally conscious, subsurface solutions for the energy transition. He was formerly the principal investigator and project manager for the DOE /NETL Hydraulic Fracturing Test Sites I & II (HFTS). These projects were large, data driven diagnostic pilots, focused on hydraulic fracturing research with emphasis on improved hydraulic fracture efficiency resulting in increased production and reduced environmental impact. He also led field-based resource characterization and hydraulic fracturing projects in the Marcellus and New Albany Shales. Before joining GTI in 2010, he held various technical positions at Halliburton. Ciezobka received a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University.