Do you know that hydraulic mining was used by ancient Romans?

Or that a single asteroid contains billions of pounds of platinum, waiting to be mined?

If yes, then Mind Bend is for you!

MIND BEND is an event designed to test the knowledge of interesting facts and trivia about mining and related topics. It will challenge your general awareness of the interdisciplinary field of mining engineering.

The questions posed will focus on,

• Basics of mining technology and advances in mining industry.
• General knowledge of mining and mineral sciences.

• The quiz will consist of three stages, starting with prelims, which will be in written format.
• The top five teams go through to the second stage, which will be held in standard quiz format. 
• The second stage will consist of two sub-rounds. One team is eliminated on the basis of points garnered at the end of each sub-round.
• The final round will feature four teams. All four teams will start with equal score.
• Questions for audience will fetch attractive prizes.
• The teams with the highest score before the final round will be rewarded.
• Organizers’ decision will be final and binding.

• Participants are required to pre-register in teams of two.
• No restrictions are placed on the number of teams from each college/university.

• There is no registration fee for this event.

Tamil Selvam - (+91) 9535618565

Mail your queries/submissions to miningevents@engineer.org.in