Industrial Coating Services for Gold Mine Infrastructure
Comprehensive industrial coating programmes for gold mining assets, structural steel protection, corrosion management and specialised coating systems for the harshest gold processing environments in Western Australia and Queensland.
Structural Steel Protection & Corrosion Management for Gold Mines
Gold mine infrastructure faces a corrosion challenge that no other industry replicates. Structural steel, process vessels, pipework and plant platforms operate continuously in an atmosphere laden with sodium cyanide (HCN), lime dust, moisture and abrasive particulate.
As gold mine maintenance contractors Australia, our industrial coating teams deliver comprehensive coating programmes that protect the full scope of gold mine infrastructure, from structural steelwork and process vessels through to pipework, platforms and containment areas.
Our industrial coating services are a core component of our comprehensive wear protection systems for gold mines, integrated with shutdown schedules to maximise plant availability and deliver measurable asset life extension across WA and Queensland operations.
- Full structural steel coating programmes for gold processing plants
- Zinc-rich primer and high-build epoxy systems to AS/NZS standards
- Cyanide (HCN) and lime resistant coatings for process infrastructure
- Carbon-in-Leach (CIL) and Carbon-in-Pulp (CIP) tank coatings
- Launders, trommels, pump boxes and cyclone coating services
- Shutdown-integrated coating programmes across WA Goldfields and QLD
Every Asset. Every Surface. Every Shutdown.
Our industrial coating services cover the complete range of gold mine infrastructure, from the structural skeleton of the processing plant through to individual process assets, pipework and containment structures. All work is scoped and scheduled around your planned shutdown windows.
Structural Steel Coating
Comprehensive coating programmes for all structural steelwork, frames, columns, beams, girts and purlins. Zinc-rich primer and high-build epoxy topcoat systems to AS/NZS 2312 applied by our own qualified painters to site specification.
Process Vessel Coatings
Internal and external coating of CIL tanks, CIP tanks, leach vessels, thickener tanks and reagent storage, using chemical-resistant systems matched to the specific process environment of each vessel.
Pipework & Launder Coating
External corrosion protection and internal slurry-rated coatings for process pipework, launders, chutes and transfer points, covering all services from cyanide solution lines to lime slurry and tailings pipework.
Platform & Walkway Coating
Anti-corrosion and anti-slip coating systems for walkways, grating, handrails, stairs and access platforms, maintaining the structural and safety integrity of gold plant infrastructure throughout its service life.
Containment & Bund Coatings
Chemical-resistant coatings for cyanide storage bunds, reagent containment areas, secondary containment structures and spill pads, protecting subgrade and surrounds from chemical ingress and environmental impact.
Shutdown Coating Programmes
Full coating scope management integrated with planned shutdown windows, assessment, surface preparation, application and QA sign-off within the available shutdown window, minimising impact on plant production schedules.
A Proactive Approach to Gold Plant Asset Integrity
Reactive corrosion management, waiting until steel fails, is the most expensive approach a gold mine can take. Our proactive industrial coating programmes establish a maintenance baseline that controls corrosion costs and preserves structural asset value over the life of the operation.
Condition Assessment
We inspect and document the current condition of all structural and process assets, identifying active corrosion, coating breakdown, and areas at highest risk of structural compromise, before any scope is defined.
Prioritised Coating Programme
Assets are prioritised by condition and criticality. High-risk structural steel and chemically exposed process assets are addressed first, with a rolling programme developed to progressively bring all infrastructure to a maintained standard.
Shutdown Integration & QA
All coating work is scheduled around planned shutdowns, with full surface preparation, application by our own teams, DFT testing, holiday detection and quality sign-off completed within each maintenance window.
Coating Systems Applied to Specification
All Colvin Industries industrial coating work is completed to the relevant Australian and international standards. Our teams are experienced in working to site-specific coating specifications and gold mine operator requirements across the Kalgoorlie Goldfields and Queensland operations.
| Standard / Test | Scope | Application |
|---|---|---|
| AS/NZS 1627 | Surface preparation, abrasive blast cleaning | All substrates prior to coating application |
| AS/NZS 2312 | Protective coating of steel against corrosion | Structural steelwork coating system selection |
| ISO 8501 (SA2.5 / SA3) | Blast profile and cleanliness standards | Pre-coating surface inspection and sign-off |
| DFT Testing | Dry film thickness measurement | Applied at each coat stage per specification |
| Holiday Detection | Pinhole and discontinuity testing | Immersion-grade and chemical-resistant linings |
| Site Coating Specifications | Client and operator-specific requirements | All gold mine sites, WA Goldfields and QLD |
Industrial Coatings as Part of a Complete System
Industrial coatings provide the corrosion defence layer. For a total wear management strategy across a gold processing facility, they combine with physical protection systems that address impact and abrasion where coatings alone are not sufficient.
Our comprehensive wear protection systems for gold mines integrate industrial coatings with specialist lining systems for a complete circuit-wide solution:
Gold Plant Ceramic Wear Lining
High-density alumina ceramic tiles for extreme impact and abrasion zones, cyclone feeds, discharge chutes and high-velocity slurry transfer points where coatings alone cannot provide sufficient wear resistance.
Gold Slurry Rubber Lining Services
Cold bonded rubber lining for pipework, pump boxes, trommels and launders, providing heavy-duty impact and abrasion protection that completes the total Gold Mine Wear Protection System alongside our coating programmes.
Industrial coating services are one component of a complete asset protection strategy for gold processing plants. Explore our full comprehensive wear protection systems for gold mines, or contact our team to discuss a shutdown-integrated coating programme for your WA or Queensland operation.
Wear Protection SystemsOther Specialist Services in This Pillar
Industrial coatings work best as part of an integrated wear management programme. Explore the other specialist services that complete the system for your gold processing plant.
Ready to Discuss an Industrial Coating Programme for Your Gold Mine?
Talk directly with our team about your site's coating requirements. We assess your infrastructure, develop a prioritised coating scope and schedule all work around your planned shutdown windows, across WA Goldfields and Queensland gold operations.