Great Dirt Resources Limited (ASX: GR8) is an Australian mineral exploration company focused on high-grade manganese projects in New South Wales and Western Australia.
The company’s primary assets include the Doherty and Basin Projects in the Barraba region of New South Wales, historically known for producing battery-grade manganese. Additionally, Great Dirt holds tenements in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, notably the Nullagine Project, which has shown promising manganese mineralisation with historical rock chip samples returning assays of up to 45.7% manganese.
In November 2023, Great Dirt successfully listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, raising $5 million through its initial public offering. The company is actively conducting exploration activities, including aerial geophysical surveys and ground-based geochemical sampling, to identify and develop manganese resources.
The leadership team comprises experienced professionals in the mining industry. Executive Chairman Jeremy Whybrow is an internationally experienced geologist with over 25 years in the mining sector, having held positions with various ASX and AIM-listed companies. Managing Director Martin Helean brings more than 30 years of experience in senior management roles across mining, exploration, manufacturing, and construction industries, both within Australia and internationally.
Great Dirt Resources is committed to exploring and developing the untapped potential of its priority projects within tier-one mining jurisdictions, aiming to contribute significantly to the supply of battery-grade manganese, a critical mineral in the growing battery sector.
Martin Helean – Managing Director & CEO
Martin Helean has more than 30 years’ experience in senior management roles across mining, exploration, manufacturing, and construction industries, both within Australia and internationally. Experienced in contract negotiations with an emphasis on running lean and productive businesses, Martin is results oriented with the ability to translate business goals and objectives into plans and strategies.
Some of the companies that Martin has worked for include Greenland Minerals & Energy Ltd, Convergent Minerals Ltd, Ram Resourses Ltd, Rare Earth Minerals Plc, Suvo Strategic Minerals Ltd and C29 Metals Ltd.
Great Dirt Resources (ASX:GR8) strikes high-grade manganese in Northern NSW
Great Dirt's initial findings provide a strong foundation for future exploration, but the true success of their manganese projects will depend on the outcomes of upcoming drilling programs and the...
