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

P&C 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.

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UPCOMING COURSE

Mine Backfill Design & Operation Course

7 - 11 September 2026, Cape Town, South Africa

Register now for our annual backfill course.

This popular course provides delegates with an introduction to the fundamental concepts of geomechanics and material properties, and the various elements that go into engineering and operating a backfill system.

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