Praful Kumar Rastogi

About Praful Kumar Rastogi

Mining & Metals Leader | 21+ Years Global Experience | Safety | Design & Strategy | Projects & Operations | Business TransformationExperienced and visionary professional with over two decades in the mining and metals industry, including global exposure and leadership roles in India and South Africa. I’m driven by a passion for safety, operational excellence, and business transformation—and ready to take on challenging roles such as Business Head at unit or location level. Key Strengths:Safety leadership with a Zero Harm mindset- led Mining Surface Pit Safety Committee (Gamesberg and RAM HZL), contributor to HZL’s \"AAROHAN\" initiative and SRP Safety Committee.Operational expertise in Mining, Beneficiation plant performance, TSF operations, Process optimisation, and Asset reliability.Proven track record in transforming Gamsberg Plant (South Africa) to achieve nameplate capacity and improving KPIs across HZL beneficiation plants.Led “Mine to Metal” transition from open-pit to underground mining and headed the Ore Beneficiation Community at HZL, fostering cross-functional learning by resolving real-time challenges in operations.As a transformation agent, I’ve implemented technical solutions and optimised ore processing strategies to improve recovery and production outcomes. I bring a deep understanding of mining methods, geology, and strategic KPIs—combined with the leadership to drive sustainable growth. Strategise the O&M model in order to achieve performance.Let’s connect if you\'re looking for leadership grounded in Safety, Operation, People, and Performance.

Experience

1. Associate Vice-president, Projects & Cpu

   JSW Steel

   Nov 2025 — Present

Education

• Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur

  Bachelor of Technology - B.Tech., Metallurgical Engineering

• Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

  MDP-COO, Strategy || Design Thinking || Operational Strategy || Cost Optimisation || Digitalisation

• Quantic School of Business and Technology

  Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Project Engineering
• Continuous Improvement
• Business Process Improvement
• Metallurgy
• Strategy
• Metallurgy and Mineral Beneficiation
• Product Development
• Process Control
• Business Strategy
• Team Management
• Manufacturing
• Process Engineering
• Business Analysis
• Business Development
• Leadership
• Operations Management
• Management