Knowledge | Experience | Passion
Our strength lies in the intellect, commitment and creativity of the people who work for Paterson & Cooke

Globally Minded - Locally Focused
With nine offices across five continents, our global team continues to expand and grow. We currently have offices in Australia, Canada, Chile, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the USA. Six of these offices have their own testing laboratories - these are in Australia, Canada, Chile, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the USA.
Our global presence allows us to offer localised expertise to our clients, and international opportunities for our employees.
WHAT WE DO
We bring experience, innovation,
and creativity to the mining sector
Paterson & Cooke has more than thirty years of industry experience and expertise in slurry pipeline systems, tailings and mine waste handling, mine backfill, dredging and sub-sea systems, and mineral processing, with experience in detailed engineering and the execution of multi-disciplinary projects.
We are leading experts in responsible and effective processing, transportation, and deposition of tailings and mine waste.
We have designed, engineered, and commissioned some of the world's largest and most complex slurry pipeline systems.
We have engineered solutions to overcome our clients most complex mine backfill challenges, designing hydraulic, paste, and cemented rock fill (CRF) systems based on extensive in-house laboratory test work.
We have a proven track record of delivering cost-effective and operationally robust mineral processing solutions.
We provide specialist engineering services in underground geotechnical design, hydraulic ore hoisting, mine dewatering, and underground infrastructure.
We have designed many coastal dredging systems and have specific expertise in the analysis and design of sub-sea mining systems ranging from inshore to deep-sea.
Our testing laboratories at the various offices around the world provide a wide range of testing capabilities, from bench-top test work, pipe loop test facilities, mine backfill optimisation, mineral processing through to large-scale pilot test campaigns.
Find out moreOur specialised courses provide a sound theoretical and practical understanding of slurry pipeline systems, tailings dewatering, backfill, and other specialist topics.