09/10/2026
Every shutdown is an opportunity to restore performance.
Deep inside a ball mill at the Simberi operation, our team recently completed critical refurbishment works designed to prepare the asset for its next operating cycle.
What started as a worn internal surface following the removal of the existing rubber lining was transformed through abrasive blasting and the application of an F-15 protective lining system.
The project involved:
• Removal of the existing rubber lining
• Surface preparation using garnet abrasive media
• Application of F-15 spray lining
• Quality inspections and thickness verification throughout the process
From an exposed mill shell and rigorous surface preparation, through to the application of the new protective lining and final inspection, every stage was completed with a focus on workmanship, quality assurance, and long-term asset protection.
In mining, performance starts long before the equipment returns to service. It starts with the preparation, precision, and people behind the work.
ShieldCrete® South Pacific
Protecting assets where performance matters most.