The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) invites university students worldwide to participate in an innovative challenge to design and simulate a sustainable uranium mining operation using the Minecraft Education platform.
๐ฏ Challenge Overview
Participants must:
- Design, build, and demonstrate a uranium mining system
- Use Minecraft Education to simulate real-world processes
- Develop a concept that extracts uranium ore and produces yellowcake (uranium concentrate used for nuclear fuel)
- Ensure high standards of safety, sustainability, and efficiency
๐ฅ Team Requirements
- Teams of 2 to 4 university students
- Must be currently enrolled in a university
⚙️ What Your Project Should Include
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Complete workflow:
- Ore extraction
- Processing
- Production of yellowcake
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Integration of:
- Robotics and automation
- Smart sensors and digital systems
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Focus on:
- Safety
- Environmental protection
- Operational efficiency
๐ Deadline
- 1 July 2026
๐น Submission Requirements
Teams must submit:
- Official entry form
- University enrollment confirmation letter
- 5–7 minute video (MP4 preferred, max 1GB) demonstrating the concept
- Sustainability commitment statement outlining environmental approach
๐ Opportunity for Winners
- Winning team will present their project at an international conference:
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International Conference on Fuel Supply Chain for Sustainable Nuclear Power Development
๐ Vienna, Austria
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13–15 October 2026
๐ Focus of the Challenge
The competition highlights:
- Growing global demand for nuclear energy
- Need for sustainable uranium resource management
- Importance of advanced technologies in mining
Modern uranium mining emphasizes:
- Environmental stewardship
- Worker safety
- Reduced human exposure through automation
- Efficient and responsible resource utilization
๐งช Key Expectation
Your video should clearly demonstrate:
- How the mining system operates
- Technologies used and their purpose
- How environmental impact is minimized
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