Services
We excel in tailings and mine waste processing, transportation, and deposition. Our site-specific solutions address each unique challenge in processing, transportation, and deposition. Our services include tailings thickening and filtration, classification of fine and coarse particles, flotation of potentially acid-generating minerals, co-mingling and co-disposal of tailings with waste rock, and various permutations of these options.
Expertise
Our expertise extends to conventional tailings pipelines, thickened and paste tailings disposal systems, and long-distance ore and concentrate pipelines. We cover all aspects of slurry pipeline system design and operation, from laboratory test work and hydraulic analysis to pipeline routing, construction, and the detailed design and engineering of pump, valve, and choke stations.
Our engineers have addressed some of the most complex mine backfill challenges worldwide. We specialise in hydraulic, paste, and cemented rock fill (CRF) projects, pioneering the development of full flow technology to maintain fully pressurized backfill reticulation systems, managing energy, and reducing pipeline wear.
Engineering Services
The mining team offers specialist engineering services in underground geotechnical design, mine dewatering, underground infrastructure, and hydraulic ore hoisting. Our marine pipeline systems expertise includes the design of offshore pumping systems utilizing air lift pumps, remotely operated vehicles, pressure exchange systems, and conventional centrifugal pumping.
Our lab testing capabilities include ore dressing studies, bulk solids handling, crushing, screening, washing and classification, metal extraction, tailings treatment, mine backfilling, concentrate and tailings pipelines, and R&D.
We provide cutting-edge mineral processing solutions from early-stage conceptual studies through construction, commissioning, and training. Our state-of-the-art equipment, funded by the Critical Minerals Equipment Hub in Cornwall, includes:
- SLIPER (Sliding Pipe Rheometer)
- Hydrocylones
- Testing Rig
- Pipe wear loop rig
- Tube viscometer
- Isobar Tester
- SMD 20L Pot Assembly
Meet Our Senior Project Engineer: Tom Rescorl
Tom Rescorl, our Senior Project Engineer, has been a vital part of the industry for over a decade. Starting his career as a metallurgist, Tom now brings his extensive knowledge and experience to engineering. His dedication and expertise make him an invaluable asset to our team, as he continues to drive innovation and excellence in our projects.
Please visit the Paterson & Cooke website for more details.
