Wednesday, 4 March, 2009 - 22:00
PROFILE:Denis O’Meara - Pilbara icon stays true to his roots
Mining and the environment have been lifelong passions for prospector Denis O' Meara
Denis O'Meara OAM is well known within the Australian mining industry as a prospector and founder of De Grey Mining. Involved with many ASX listings including Atlas Iron, BC Iron, Shaw River, Miralga, Sandfire and Laconia, his prospecting has led to the discovery of numerous gold, base metal, manganese and iron prospects, including Beyondie Bluff, Gorge Range, Indee/Wingina Well, Pardoo and Sulphur Springs.
Mr O'Meara was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in 2009 for service to the environment through native plant propagation and revegetation programs, to the mining industry, and to the community of the Pilbara region.
Mining and the environment have been lifelong passions for prospector Denis O' Meara
A local gold company founded by prominent prospector Denis O'Meara hopes to begin trading on the ASX by the end of next month after completing a $10 million initial public offering.
Melbourne-based shell company Public Holdings (Australia) is set to move into gold exploration after striking a deal to acquire a group of Western Australian gold tenements from prospector Denis O’Meara, while also announcing plans for a $7.5 million capital raising.
Position | Company | Year | Company's current rank | WA staff |
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Founder, Consultant
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2018 |
Position | Company | Year | Company's current rank |
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Non-Executive Chair
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- 2011 | 71 | |
Non-Executive Director
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- 2009 | ||
Non-Executive Director
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- 2007 | 330 | |
Co-Founder
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- | 259 |
Announced | Bidder | Target | Transaction Type | Total Value | |
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Public Holdings Australia | First Au | Reverse takeover | $1.30m | >> |