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Mineral & Gem: an international mineralogy event in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines

Since its creation in 1963, the mineral exchange takes place every year in June. It enjoys a unique location, at the heart of Alsace, in the picturesque Val d’Argent Valley. Uniting local history to international ambition, its exhibitors, buyers, visitors and speakers from all around the world make it THE unmissable gathering for mineral, gem and fossil lovers.

Each year, over 1,000 exhibitors handpicked among hundreds of applications offer thousands of extraordinary minerals, cut stones and fossils to enthusiastic collectors, aficionados and visitors.

An event endorsed by professionals

Experts, international guests and other specialists expand the cultural offer of the show. Partnerships with famous French and foreign institutions assert Mineral & Gem’s reputation.

Even more than its international status, its business dynamic makes Mineral & Gem remarkable. During nearly a week, the green valley of Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines becomes a privileged location for trading between exhibitors, exporters, collectors and buyers. Far from the hubbub of big cities, Sainte-Marie provides a quiet setting favorable to trading, a true business platform for the global market.

The second largest mineral show in the world

The show stands as a global authority: from gemology to volcanology, it seizes complicated topics and makes them accessible through exhibitions and talks. Visitors from all horizons discover a territory with a rich and flourishing heritage.

Thus, Sainte-Marie positions itself as the number 2 show, just behind Tucson. Visitors come for 5 days of business and discoveries in the casual and relaxing atmosphere of the Vosges Mountains.

Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, a historical and geological evidence

Nearly 2,000 years of mining history confer legitimacy to Mineral & Gem in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines. Silver, cobalt, zinc and arsenic: the Val d’Argent territory still bears the marks of yesterday’s mines. Every year, history and speleology enthusiasts are delighted with an extensive activity line-up. This combination of minerals, mining and history participates in the authentic experience created by each new edition of Mineral & Gem.

Beyond business and trade, Mineral & Gem is a uniquely festive experience. The installations of the mineral fair preserve a human touch, and its location in Sainte-Marie is exceptionally central in Europe, between Germany, Switzerland and France. It also boasts a proximity to highly historical and gastronomical sites along the Alsace Wine Route, the charm of traditional villages, and a seasonal setting particularly enjoyable in the heart of a protected valley.

Mineral & Gem in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines in an unmissable event that unites all the fields related to mineralogy for the enjoyment of everyone: exhibitors, buyers and visitors, since 1963.