The Committee on Mine Geo-disasters and Ecological Restoration (CMGdER) of the International Consortium on Geo-disaster Reduction (ICGdR), in collaboration with the Guizhou Nonferrous Geological Liupanshui Survey Institute, has launched a specialized technical challenge under the 19th Guizhou Provincial "Challenge Cup" Extracurricular Academic Science and Technology Contest. This initiative focuses on addressing geological hazards and ecological restoration across the full lifecycle of mining operations, aligning with China’s national strategy to mobilize youth-driven innovation in tackling critical safety challenges. As a global authority in mine safety geology, CMGdER integrates engineering geology, geotechnical mechanics, and environmental science to establish an end-to-end innovation framework spanning mechanistic research, technological development, and engineering applications. Participants are tasked with proposing lifecycle-oriented geological safety solutions for mining-induced disasters—including landslides, collapses, debris flows, and ground subsidence—by leveraging multi-source data fusion (e.g., InSAR deformation monitoring, UAV-LiDAR 3D modeling) to enhance safe mining practices and ecological resilience in Guizhou and beyond.

The competition challenges student teams to design cost-effective, high-precision geological assurance systems targeting zero casualties, with deliverables covering exploration, extraction, and post-mining closure phases. Submissions must demonstrate dynamic hazard prediction algorithms, comprehensive risk assessment methodologies, and scalable mitigation technologies. Awards include a top prize of ¥20,000 (designated as "Champion"), one first-place prize of ¥10,000, and multiple second- and third-tier awards. Winning teams will gain priority access to internships and employment opportunities at the Guizhou Nonferrous Geological Liupanshui Survey Institute.

Guided by an academic panel led by Prof. Sui Wanghua (China University of Mining and Technology) and Prof. Shi Wenbing (Guizhou University), among other leading experts, the competition emphasizes precision-driven 3D geological modeling, low-cost monitoring device development, and karst terrain adaptability. Leveraging CMGdER’s global academic network and field expertise from Guizhou’s mining regions, the panel provides multifaceted mentorship—from technical roadmap validation to numerical simulation optimization—to transform theoretical concepts into deployable solutions.