Zimbabwe Organizing International Diamond Conference

(IDEX Online News) – Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Mines and Mining Development is planning an international diamond conference. According to Obert Mpofu, the minister of mines, 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,” said the minister.

Mpofu will address the two-day conference on behalf of the Zimbabwe government.

Other confirmed speakers include Eli Izhakoff, chairman of the World Diamond Council; Ahmed Bin Sulayem, executive chairman of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, Vasant Mehta, former chairman of the 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.

Representatives from Zimbabwe’s mining companies – Mbada, Murowa, DMC, Anjin, River Ranch and Marange Resources – will also address the gathering.

The conference will take place in Victoria Falls from November 12-13.