Daniel Trinchillo Talk for the Tucson Gem & Fine Mineral Show 2026

Following last year’s captivating conversation that traced the early beginnings of Daniel Trinchillo’s career, this second installment continues the journey into the formative years that shaped his path as a mineral dealer.

Join Daniel as he recounts his first expeditions to post-Soviet Russia and neighboring regions, from navigating Moscow’s emerging mineral markets with Rouslan to daring ventures across Siberia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan.

Along the way came unforgettable adventures filled with unlikely partnerships, close calls, and landmark discoveries, including his search for the famed Kazakhstani rhodochrosites and the remarkable early finds from Dal'negorsk.

Through these stories of risk, resilience, and discovery, Daniel shares the experiences that helped shape both his worldview and the foundation of Fine Minerals International.

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