Alexey Ragulin
Managing Director: Kazakhstan
Paterson & Cooke
Alexey Ragulin is the Managing Director for Kazakhstan at Paterson & Cooke, a leading global engineering consultancy specializing in mineral processing, tailings management, slurry pipelines, mine backfill and innovative solutions for tailings retreatment. He has over 15 years of experience in operational activities, driving large-scale infrastructure and technical projects, and developing strategic development plans for mining enterprises.
Throughout his career, Alexey has led cross-functional teams in delivering high-impact solutions that improve operational efficiency and environmental performance. His expertise spans feasibility studies, technical project planning, and on-site execution, ensuring that clients benefit from both strategic insight and robust technical execution.
A firm believer in continuous innovation, Alexey actively collaborates with colleagues across global offices to develop cutting-edge approaches tailored to clients’ evolving needs and consistently guides projects to completion on time and within budget.
Practical International Experience in Retreatment of Tailings to Produce Commercial Metal
The declining grades in mined ores, increasing demand for metals, and the presence of significant volumes of historic tailings are fueling growing interest in tailings retreatment to recover metals. Led by the development of international technologies in this area, what was previously considered impractical is now becoming a viable perspective option. The presentation will cover the following:
• Key areas of tailings retreatment
• Retreatment technologies
• Economic benefits of retreatment
• Examples of successful projects