Team
Team Members
Valkyrie Mineral Resource Exploration Team
Valkyrie Resource Exploration is a small group of passionate explorers and critically minded scientists with expertise in lithium, critical and precious minerals exploration and project development. Our combined exploration experience spans over a hundred years, including two major discoveries and a wealth of data.
Trevor Hawkins
Owner | Senior Exploration Geologist
Trevor is a 2nd generation Sr. Exploration Geologist with over 35 years of industry experience in all phases of precious metals exploration, development, and project management. He specializes in lithium and critical minerals exploration, innovative technology and thinking outside the box. Trevor holds a B.Sc. in Geology from Boise State University with an emphasis on ore deposits, volcanology, and structural geology.
Korbon McCall
Owner | Exploration Geologist
Korbon is an Exploration Geologist who has been involved in projects ranging from grass roots mineral exploration to multi-rig drill programs. He gained his experience supervising projects and field crews throughout the Western U.S., while claim-staking, geochemical sampling, geological mapping, and drilling for a variety of commodities (Au, Cu, Ag-Pb-Zn, U, Co, and Li). Korbon brings valuable technical experience in field geology, GIS, field mapping, and property acquisition. He received a B.Sc. in Geology from the University of Idaho.
Dakota "Koty" Hawkins
Owner | Drone Pilot | Geotechnical Crew Leader
Koty is the geotechnical crew lead and FAA certified drone pilot. He is responsible for managing our drone exploration and remote sensing programs. He has a diverse industry background in both field reconnaissance, core and RC drilling, core shed operations, logistics and QA/QC protocols. Koty is certified in handheld XRD and LIBS analysis and calibration, experience gained while working on early to advanced stage lithium projects in Nevada and Au deposits in the Western U.S.
Robert (Bob) Hawkins
Senior Advisor | Professional Geologist | QP
Bob Is a highly regarded, registered Professional Geologist and Qualified Person with over 50 years of experience in mineral exploration in the US , Canada, Finland, Sweden, Central and South America. He is credited with the discovery of the Jerritt Canyon gold deposit in northern Nevada, and the Richmond Hill gold deposit in South Dakota, as well as the exploration and development of new ore reserves at the Continental Mine in New Mexico. Bob is also credited with the consolidation and acquisition of the entire Goldfield District and the discovery of new gold resources at Goldfield, Aurora, and the Converse Deposits in Nevada. He has held positions in all phases of exploration, from field geologist and project management to District Exploration Manager and Vice President of Exploration. Bob holds an M.Sc. in Economic Geology from Idaho State University.
Kona
Explorationist & Prospector
Experienced mountain dog with over 14 (dog) years of experience in both spotting and posing majestically on significant outcrops, digging trenches and soil samples, and discovering long-forgotten snacks in the bottom of your pack. He brings valuable “paws on the ground” experience to team Valkyrie and is highly proficient at chasing rabbits, lizards and his own tail.