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The Zimbabwe School of Mines (ZSM) has announced that the inaugural Zimbabwe Gemstones Conference & Fair, which was scheduled to take place this October, has been postponed to the first quarter of 2026, with new dates to be confirmed soon.
Organised by ZSM, with Mining Zimbabwe as the official media partner, the event remains a key platform for advancing the country’s gemstone sector—an industry with growing potential to diversify Zimbabwe’s mining economy and drive value addition through cutting, polishing, and jewellery manufacturing.
Zimbabwe is richly endowed with a variety of gemstones such as emeralds, aquamarine, amethyst, tourmaline, garnet, and agate, found in areas including Mutoko, Karoi, Hurungwe, and Mberengwa. However, the sector remains largely underdeveloped, with much of the trade occurring informally and limited beneficiation taking place locally.
The Minister of Mines and Mining Development, who will be the Guest of Honour at the conference, has identified the gemstone industry as a strategic growth sector with significant potential to contribute to Zimbabwe’s economic development.
He emphasised that the sector could create employment opportunities, boost exports, and support the Government’s beneficiation agenda.
This makes the Zimbabwe Gemstones Conference & Fair an important gathering for all stakeholders—from small-scale miners and traders to investors, gem cutters, and policymakers—to explore opportunities for formalisation, value addition, and sustainable growth.
Participants are encouraged to register online to receive priority updates and early access to event information.
Exhibitors Encouraged to Book Early
Exhibition bookings remain open, and companies are urged to secure their stands early to benefit from priority stand allocation and participation in upcoming promotional activities ahead of the 2026 edition.
The next edition of the Zimbabwe Gemstones Conference & Fair is expected to offer greater engagement, stronger partnerships, and a more vibrant showcase of Zimbabwe’s potential in the global gemstone trade.
To register or book your exhibition stand, visit https://conferences.zsm.ac.zw/.
