About Us
Our Story
Celebrating 15 years as a Northern Territory company
Micronised Minerals Australia has been providing businesses across Northern Australia access to high quality mineral products and services for over 15 years.
Starting out as a small company providing engineering solutions for local Darwin companies, Micronised Minerals Australia has expanded to become a leading territory company.
Our team is equipped with extensive combined experience in the use of industrial minerals and continues to engineer and develop bespoke solutions for some of the Territory’s largest projects.
Looking forward the future focus at Micronised Minerals is the development and delivery of our environmental treatment programs which aid the rehabilitation of operational and legacy mine pits, to create a sustainable future for Australia’s mining industry.
Our VISION
Environmental Transformation
Our passion for Environmental Transformation drives us to design and manufacture the best products and implement solutions with innovative technology using earth minerals.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Our Core Values
Our commitment to research and innovation ensures we remain at the forefront for the production of minerals and water treatment services supporting the oil, gas, mining and agricultural sectors. We seek and share continuous environmental, economic and process improvements. This positions us as a trusted source of knowledge and supplier to our industries, known for delivering high grade customised products and solutions at highly competitive prices.
The key corporate pillars that are our guiding principles are:
Integrity
Integrity is at the heart of everything we do. We are honest, ethical and upfront because trust is the foundation of our relationships with our customers, our communities, our stakeholders and each other
Respect
We understand it is critical that we respect everyone at every level of our business. We champion diverstiy, embrace individuality and listen carefully to opinions.
Performance Excellence
We endlessly work towards achieving a very high standard of performance and continuously strive to make the world environment better.
Accountability
We accept responsibility of our actions as individuals, as team members, and as an organisation. We work together, support one another and never let our customers or co-workers down.
Who We Are
Our Team
Leon Tarrant
Director
A background in mechanical engineering and the driving force behind the innovative chemistry and equipment design created to meet clients’ projects. He has 30 years extensive experience in the use of industrial minerals and has innovative capability to engineer and develop unique solutions.
Leon’s strong understanding of Mine operations and associated processes enables him to provide apt products and solutions to this sector. His project management capabilities and direct experience with the laboratory research enables MMA to service all sectors with its product portfolio.
Leon is supported by a team of experienced business management and technical personnel with sound business finance, logistics, engineering, materials production and marketing experience.
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Glenys Tarrant
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
2020 Winner of the Telstra Business Women’s Award Northern Territory Small Business
Business Administrator with 30 years’ experience in business administration, human resources and finance, Glenys is responsible for the financial performance and strategic direction of MMA in consultation with Leon Tarrant.
Implemented the Integrated Management System, Human Resources and Environmental, Health & Safety Procedure Systems to industry standards. Extensive knowledge of the products and service requirements for the mining, oil & gas and civil sectors.
Sound expertise in international import & export, logistics and documentation knowledge from regular container movements between Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and India into Gove & Darwin.
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Alex Tarrant
Commercial Manager
Senior Mechanical Draftsman
Undergraduate Diploma – Business Management
Develop engineering efficiencies of existing and future plant design
Develop growth strategies and plans, identification and mapping business strengths and customer needs.
Jason Cole
Production & Materials Handling Processor
Responsible for assisting in the production of MMA products and daily operations requirements of the milling plant and associated equipment.
​Also instrumental in ensuring products are produced in a timely manner whilst adhering to repair and maintenance schedules and other requirements.
OUR AWARDS
