Given the high demand, the organizers have extended the deadline to allow students from across the country to participate.

Lima, October 03, 2024. The National School Mining Award extends the deadline for entries until Friday, October 25. This is the last chance for students from schools across the country to register and compete for great prizes.

The competition consists of four categories in which students must create specific artistic works that highlight the importance of mining in their localities and regions, as well as its contribution to the development and future of the country.

The Story category is for students in grades 1-3 of elementary school; the Theatre category is for students in grades 4-6 of elementary school; the Model category is for students in grades 1-3 of high school; and the Social and Environmental Responsibility in Action category is for students in grades 4-5 of high school. It should be noted that the works can be created in either Spanish or Quechua.

The objective is to raise awareness about responsible mining in the country, to stimulate interest in this productive activity, and to encourage research and creativity among students.

It is important to mention that the contest is promoted by the Peruvian Institute of Mining Engineers (IIMP) and the Organizing Committee of PERUMIN 37, with the support of the Professional School of Mining Engineering of the Catholic University of Santa María de Arequipa (UCSM).

Prizes

Winners in first, second, and third place in each category will receive significant prizes. Educational institutions will be awarded between S/ 3,000 and S/ 5,000, while the advising teachers and winning students will receive laptops, notebooks, and tablets, depending on their placement.

How To Participate

You can register online for free by forming teams consisting of one student, one advising teacher, and the school principal. Each school can submit up to two teams per category, meaning a maximum of eight teams in total.

Students must submit original artwork that has not been exhibited or awarded in other events.

To review the contest rules, please visit the following link:  https://iimp.org.pe/archivos/pdf/Bases%20del%20Concurso%20Premio%20Nacional%20de%20Miner%C3%ADa%20Escolar%202024.pdf

To register, please visit the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxFc8OxkQRwKeMPUgTU8PEYF_3b0IvXvtbEJlRITTkFAsb_w/viewform