The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development of Zimbabwe is organizing an international diamond conference in Victoria Falls from the 12th till the 13th of November 2012.

The conference will be hosted by HE the Minister Obert Moses Mpofu who will address the audience on behalf of the Zimbabwe government.

The participation of a broad forum of speakers has been confirmed including Mr. Eli Izhakoff, Chairman of the World Diamond Council, Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Authority, Vasant Mehta, Former Chairman of Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council, Ernie Blom, President Elect of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses, Abbey Chikane, KP Monitor and Peter Meeus, Chairman of the Dubai Diamond Exchange.

Victoria Falls is the largest waterfall and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

The Honorable Minister Obert Mpofu said:

“The conference aims to highlight the accomplishments of Zimbabwe in the diamond industry. After having been accepted again as a full member of the KPCS in Kinshasa 2011, Zimbabwe stands ready to give the world full transparency on its achievements as a major diamond producer.”

The conference will be spread over 2 days. On the second day, representatives from Zimbabwe’s mining companies – Mbada, Murowa, DMC, Anjin, River Ranch and Marange Resources will address the international guests.

For further information please contact the Zimbabwe Diamond Conference 2012 Secretariat at   admin@zimbabwediamondconference2012.co.zw.