Pioneering the Zambian Emerald

Founded in 1997 by Chair Abdoulaye Ndiaye, Grizzly has grown to become one of the world’s largest producers of high quality emeralds

Proudly Zambian

Grizzly was the first large scale producer of emeralds in Zambia

Putting Zambian Emeralds on the global stage

With a distinctive blue cast, Grizzly Emeralds are famed for their size and superior quality

Emeralds where mining meets art

Grizzly operates under the highest standards to produce premium quality emeralds and beryl

About Us

Our Vision

Our vision at Grizzly Mining is to be a world-leading producer of emeralds to the global market, promoting our Zambian assets and providing value to our shareholders and stakeholders through sustainable practice and operations.

About Us

Operations

Grizzly owns and operates the Grizzly emerald mines in Zambia’s mineral rich Copperbelt Province. The company has produced some of the world’s largest high-grade emeralds.

Operations

Our state-of-the-art facilities ensure optimum recovery of exceptional gemstones

Sustainability

We work with our shareholders and stakeholders to ensure quality and transparency

Our People

The hard work and diligence of our team have put Zambian emeralds on the map

Sustainability

Business ethics and transparency

Grizzly is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and corporate governance practices in order to maintain excellence in its daily operations, and to promote confidence in our governance systems.

About Us

Our Story

For over 25 years, Grizzly Mining has produced exceptional quality, high-grade emeralds and beryl,
putting Zambia’s unique offering at the forefront of the international gemstone market.

1997

Grizzly Mining Founded

Chairman Abdoulaye Ndiaye founded Grizzly in 1997 in order to bring Zambia’s emeralds to the global market

1997

1997

Pilala Mining Licence Acquired

Augmented over the years with further licence acquisitions, Grizzly’s first mining licence Pilala is still being mined today and has helped to cement Grizzly as a premium emerald producer

1997

1999

Washing plant built

1999

2000

First Auction of Grizzly Emeralds in Zambia

2000

2005

Installation of key Infrastructure

Grizzly has sponsored the build and continued maintenance of key infrastructure to the mine site and its communities, including a power line, and road access

2005

2019

Historic discovery of 50kg Emerald

2019

2019

First international Auction of Grizzly Emeralds in Dubai

2019

Emeralds

Grizzly is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity in the production of premium quality emeralds.

Over twenty times more rare than diamonds, Emeralds are formed through volcanic activity over 3 billion years ago, their characteristic deep green colour comes from the presence of chromium and vanadium. In the dazzling world of gemstones, emeralds stand out as timeless treasures that combine beauty, rarity, and rich symbolism.

Emeralds

Grizzly is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity
in the production of premium quality emeralds.

Emerald Gemstones

Zambian Emeralds

Zambian emeralds have a distinctive blue-grey cast, and, owing to the presence of iron in their formation, are harder and larger than other emeralds, requiring no enhancement other than their natural beauty.

Grizzly Emeralds

Grizzly has been producing emeralds for over 25 years, and has produced over 170 million carats to date.

Emeralds

Quality and Character

Zambian emeralds are among the oldest on earth and are famed for their quality and character worldwide. Their powerful blue-green colour comes from the presence of chromium, iron, and beryllium which together add a unique depth and intensity found nowhere else.

About Us

Operations

Grizzly’s flagship Pilala mine lies in the north of Zambia between Kitwe and Ndola and has produced some of the world’s finest emeralds over 25 years of operations