Specialised Engineering for the Mining Industry We are an international specialist engineering firm known for high quality work, exceeding client expectations, and providing innovative solutions. Contact Us Engineer inspecting a Pipeline

Providing engineering expertise and innovation to the mining industry since 1991

Paterson & Cooke has more than thirty years of industry experience in slurry pipelines and mining related systems. We are experts in tailings and mine waste handling, long distance concentrate and bulk water supply pipelines, mine backfill process plants and underground distribution systems, marine dredging, and mineral processing. Our experience runs from concept development to the detailed engineering, on-site support and execution of multi-disciplinary projects.


Globally Minded - Locally Focused

With offices across five continents, our global team continues to expand and grow. We currently have offices in Australia, Canada, Chile, Portugal, 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 local knowledge to our clients, paired with international expertise.

FEATURED PROJECT

Mine Backfill
Leeville Paste Project

P&C carried out detailed engineering, construction assistance, and commissioning of the paste plant and UG reticulation system, including the binder feed system with varying recipe and dosage rates.

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LATEST ARTICLE

From Theory to Practice: Backfill Engineering in Action at Our 2026 Course

Paterson & Cooke recently welcomed mining professionals to Cape Town, South Africa, for our annual Backfill Design & Operation Course, held from 7 to 9 September 2026. We reflect on the highlights, and find out what our delegates had to say about this event.

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UPCOMING COURSE

Slurry Pipeline Principles & Applications

Cape Town, South Africa, 15 - 18 March 2027

The four-day course consists of a series of lecture sessions, tutorial sessions and slurry flow behaviour demonstrations.

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