Brett Mcfadgen

General Manager Operations at Pilbara Minerals Limited

Brett Mcfadgen has extensive work experience in the mining industry. Brett is currently working at Pilbara Minerals Limited as the General Manager of Operations, a role they started in February 2023. Prior to this, they were employed at Newcrest Mining, where they held various roles, including General Manager Health, Safety, and Security from August 2021 to February 2023, General Manager from May 2019 to August 2021, and Ore Treatment Manager from June 2017 to August 2021. Before joining Newcrest Mining, Brett worked at Mineral Resources Limited as a Registered Mine Manager from December 2016 to May 2017. Their earlier experiences include working at Newcrest Mining as a Manager of Ore Treatment from August 2015 to December 2016, at KCGM (Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines) as a Manager of Mineral Processing from December 2006 to July 2015, at OMG Cawse Nickel Operations as a Production Superintendent from June 2005 to December 2006, and at Lihir Gold Mine (PNG) as a Production Coordinator from June 2003 to June 2005.

Brett Mcfadgen's education history includes various degrees and certifications obtained over the years. Brett attended Waimea College from 1982 to 1987, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned.

In 2000, Brett enrolled at Curtin University and completed a Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training, which they obtained in 2003. Following this, from 2003 to 2006, they pursued a Diploma of Business in Frontline Management at the same university.

In 2008, Brett furthered their education at the WA School of Mines, where they completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Metallurgy. Brett obtained this degree in November 2010.

After a gap, from 2015 to 2017, Brett attended the Australian Institute of Business and completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a specialization in Business Administration, Management, and Operations in June 2015.

In addition to these educational achievements, Brett also obtained certifications such as the Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the Australian Institute of Business in 2015 and the Post Graduate Diploma of Metallurgy from Curtin University in November 2010.

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  • General Manager Operations

    February, 2023 - present