Alexey Ragulin
Managing Director: Kazakhstan
Paterson & Cooke
Alexey Ragulin is Managing Director for Kazakhstan at Paterson & Cooke, a leading global engineering consultancy specialising in slurry pipelines, tailings management, and innovative backfill solutions. With over a decade of experience managing large-scale infrastructure and engineering projects, Alexey has a proven track record of applying advanced engineering methodologies to solve complex challenges in the mining and processing industries.
During his career, Alexey has led cross-functional teams, delivering highly effective solutions that improve operational efficiency and environmental performance. His experience spans feasibility studies, engineering design, and on-site implementation, ensuring that clients benefit from both strategic insight and robust technical execution.
Combining a deep understanding of engineering principles with practical business acumen, Alexey consistently delivers projects on time and on budget. Driven by continuous innovation, he actively collaborates with colleagues across global offices to develop cutting-edge approaches tailored to changing client needs.
His commitment to excellence and drive for sustainable results make him a respected leader in the engineering community.
ESG improvements through tailings thickening and water conservation technology
This presentation examines the application of modern tailings thickening and handling technologies as a means to achieve significant environmental and operational improvements in the mining industry. Particular attention is paid to water conservation, an increasingly important factor in arid regions such as Uzbekistan and Central Asia. The discussion will cover the design and implementation of large-scale tailings thickening and handling systems, and provide a quantitative assessment of potential water savings and a broader assessment of ESG (environmental, social and governance) benefits. Relevant international case studies will be presented to illustrate how these technologies have been successfully implemented in comparable climatic and operational conditions.