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Full Name: Previn Pillay

Company: Pyromin Consulting Pty Ltd

Occupation: Maintenance Specialist
Education: Bachelor of Technology: Chemical Engineering
Professional Memberships / Affiliations : FAusIMM, TFIEAust (EA), CEngT, NER, IntET (Aus)
State: WA

Bio

Previn Pillay is an accomplished leader in the mining and metals industry, renowned for his expertise in operational readiness, strategic advisory, and process optimization. With a career spanning over two decades, Previn has a proven track record of delivering transformative results on multi-million dollar capital projects across diverse geographies, including Africa, the Middle East, and Australia. As the Founder and CEO of Pyromin Consulting, Previn has positioned his firm as a leading consultancy specializing in mining, metallurgy, and process engineering. He has a deep commitment to enhancing operational performance and safety, leveraging his extensive knowledge in asset management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Previn’s holistic approach integrates cutting-edge technologies and best practices to drive sustainable and efficient mining operations. Previn holds several prestigious professional designations, including Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (FAusIMM), Technologist Fellow of Engineers Australia (TFIEAust), Chartered Engineering Technologist (CEngT), and Registered International Engineering Technologist (IntET(Aus)). His thought leadership and insights are frequently sought after in industry forums, and his published works advocate for the human-centric approach to operational readiness. Previn’s leadership style is defined by a focus on empowering teams, fostering accountability, and driving continuous improvement. He is passionate about bridging the gap between strategy and execution, ensuring that mining operations not only meet but exceed industry standards in safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.

Experience

Commodities

alumina, base-metals, precious-metals, speciality-metal

Skills

Software

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, SAP

Development Stage

Resource Development, Open Pit Production

Testimonials

Mark Mullins Expert in Mining & Autonomous RecruitmentExpert in Mining & Autonomous Recruitment I worked with Previn in Kimberley Mineral Sands and dealt with him extensively even before he came on board as he was relocating from South Africa. Previn went from a candidate to a hiring manager who I was recruiting for during the ramp up phase in KMS. Previn has a deep understanding of mineral processing and also in day to day running of the minesite. Interviewing engineering candidates with Previn was always fun. He is approachable and inspires and motivates his engineers. I would recommend Previn to any company looking for a leader.
Trevor Wienert Executive HR/OD & ChangeExecutive HR/OD & Change As General Manager People at Kimberley Mineral Sands, I was fortunate to recruit Previn Pillay into our business as the first true mineral sands expert within the Operational Readiness Team. As a result of his knowledge and expertise, Previn quickly assumed primary Operational Readiness responsibility and did a remarkable job in laying the foundation for a very successful Operational Readiness Program, and carried his good work into the established Operations Team as Manager Process Operations. Having achieved all he set out to achieve at KMS, Previn has now set his sights on sharing his knowledge and expertise with other organisations via his consulting company. Previn will be a great asset to all clients he services.
Duan Anderson Mining & Metals Refining Operations & General Manager directly Previn is a diligent and reliable metallurgical professional, who utilizes his technical expertise to add value to the business. He works well in multi-cultural and challenging environments, striving to develop the operational staff. He contributed greatly to the business while I was in SPMP and would be happy to work with him again in the future.

Phone

0460881242

Email

previnp@pyromin.com