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.