Author: Daniel Alamos

Paterson & Cooke Chile Expands Laboratory Capabilities with Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) Testing

Reliable laboratory testing plays a critical role in the design and optimisation of cemented mine backfill systems. Paterson & Cooke is proud to announce that our Santiago, Chile laboratory has expanded its capabilities by implementing UCS testing. This investment further strengthens our global network of specialist laboratories, which now all offers backfill testing.

Paterson & Cooke South America Hosts Technical Training on Tailings Solutions

In October, Paterson & Cooke South America held the “Thickened, Paste, and Filtered Tailings Course” at the Icon Hotel, in Santiago, Chile. Over two days, topics such as Transport, Thickening, Filtration, and Backfill were covered, along with practical laboratory demonstrations that allowed for a deeper understanding of these subjects.