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.