At the 2025 China Nanjing International Mineral, Gemstone & Fossil Expo, held from May 15 to 19, around 10 Pakistani companies are presenting a stunning array of gemstones and minerals. These include emeralds, tourmalines, topaz, morganite, quartz, aquamarine, pyrite, marble, and onyx, sourced from regions like Gilgit-Baltistan, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The expo, now in its third year, features over 500 exhibitors from more than 50 countries, transforming the 40,000-square-meter venue into a global showcase for geological treasures. Pakistan’s high-quality specimens have attracted significant interest from international buyers and collectors, highlighting the country’s potential in the global gemstone market.
Despite being a key producer of high-quality gemstones, mining contributes only 3% to Pakistan’s GDP. To address this, the Pakistani government introduced the National Minerals Harmonisation Framework 2025, aiming to streamline investment procedures and create a more favorable regulatory environment for investors.
Exhibitors like Ghulam Mustafa of Fine Art Minerals and Muhammad Sadiq from Fine Nagar Gems & Minerals expressed pride in showcasing Pakistan’s mineral wealth. They noted the positive response from visitors and emphasized the potential for expanding trade ties with China beyond gemstones to include industrial minerals.
The enthusiastic reception at the Nanjing Expo underscores the global appeal of Pakistan’s geological treasures and the opportunities for growth in the country’s mining sector.