The 2012 Mining, Engineering and Transport (Mine Entra) exhibition kicks off today at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo with more than 230 direct exhibitors having confirmed their participation.
In a statement yesterday, ZITF marketing and public relations manager Noma Ndlovu said space sold this year for the exhibition exceeded that of last year.
“In total, 6 900 square metres of exhibition space has been booked, a remarkable figure compared to 5 798 total space sold at Mine Entra 2011,” she said.
This year’s exhibition is being held under the theme “Reveal Local Treasures, Strike Global Returns”. She said exciting products and services, relevant to the mining industry were expected to be on display at the annual showcase.
“These products range from mining equipment, services to the industry, heavy-duty engineering, pumps, water tools as well as building and construction equipment,” said Ndlovu.
The exhibition will be officially opened by Vice-President Joice Mujuru tomorrow. Ndlovu said preparations for two conferences be held during the exhibition were at an advanced stage.
“The Mine Entra 2012 conference will be held today and the minister of Finance, Tendai Biti, will be the guest speaker and will give a keynote address on the development of the minerals sector and its contribution to the economy,” she added.
