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SpeedROC 2F demonstrates productivity in Greece
On the mountainside of Falakro, near Drama in the northeastern part of Greece, a unique collection of quarries are located. A total of four...
Mermeren marble company: High net profits and cash
The turnover rise by 52,8% resulted in more than double net profits reaching the amount of 22,8 million euros. Cash reached 21,9 million euros....
Nike of Samothrace Replica Awaits Transfer to Greek Island Home
An exact replica of the iconic marble sculpture of the Nike of Samothrace, one of the most spectacular exhibits in the Louvre Museum, has been...
Why we’re living in the “Asian Century”
This excerpt is from Parag Khanna's book "The future is Asian". The book was chosen as February's book for the World Economic Forum Book...
Global economic growth forecasts cut again by OECD
The OECD cut forecasts again for the global economy in 2019 and 2020, following on from previous downgrades in November, as it warned that...
VAT reduction in China is giving boost to iron and steel
Continuing tax cuts, urbanization, but also the redefinition of industrial production beyond raw materials, will assist in the development of the Chinese iron and...
What China said about economic policy at its parliamentary meeting
China’s annual National People’s Congress (NPC) kicked off on Tuesday with Premier Li Keqiang’s presentation of the government work report, in which he announced...
Ernst & Young: Licence to operate, the top risk for mining companies
More than half (54%) mining companies worldwide consider the license to operate (LTO) as the greatest risk to their activity, according to EY's 11th...
Marble sites unearthed in the Greek Islands
Three ancient Karystos shale marble quarries have been discovered on the Greek island of Evia.
The Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports announced that the...
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Matthew Simmonds explores historic architecture in stone sculptures
Doric columns, arches and vaulted ceilings are among the architectural details that Matthew Simmonds has carved from stone in these intricate sculptures.
The result of a lifelong interest in...
Altrock is a terrazzo made using waste from the marble industry
London-based designer Robin Grasby uses offcuts from luxury marble workshops to create a terrazzo material he calls "beautifully chaotic".
Called Altrock, the material can be used for worktops, wall coverings, tables...
Olivier Vadrot’s lava stone and marble seats are shaped like latin alphabet letters
Drawing from the history of writing, french architect & artist Olivier Vadrot has created orchestre, a series of 26 outdoor sculptural seats, each of which with a...
Burj Jumeira supertall skyscraper will rise from fingerprint of Dubai’s ruler
Visuals have been released of the SOM-designed Burj Jumeira, a 550-metre-tall split-volume skyscraper in Dubai that will rise from a lake shaped like the fingerprint of the emirate's ruler.
Unveiled by state-owned Dubai...
Snug candle holders by Sanna Völker are carved from 500 million year old stones
‘Snug’ candle holders by Sanna Völker are handmade by stonemasons who have mastered their craft for four generations, dating back to 1880.
All pieces are...
