Adam Smits

Adam Smits is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the mining and resources sector, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Liontown Resources Limited since March 2020, where the focus is on producing battery minerals for the clean energy market. Previously, Adam held the position of Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director at Nzuri Copper Limited, where responsibilities included driving the development of the Kalongwe Copper-Cobalt Project and leading the company's sale to a major Chinese group. Adam also worked as Project Director at Perseus Mining Limited, overseeing the Sissingué Gold Project and managing significant operational budgets. Other notable roles include Project Manager at Grande Cote Operations SA and Client Representative at Mineral Deposits Ltd, where Adam contributed to substantial mining projects across various countries, demonstrating a strong background in project management and engineering. Adam holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Western Australia and a Graduate Company Directors Course certification from the Australian Institute of Company Directors.