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Increased price per tonne for South Africa’s Granite Blocks and Slabs exports in 2017
South Africa’s Granite Blocks and Slabs exports have significant fluctuations. However, the 2017 statistic reports show that the country remains for once more the...
IMF downgrades outlook for the world economy
The IMF announced it had reduced its outlook on the global economy to a 3.7% growth rate for this year and next, down 0.2%...
Brazil: Downward trend in Granite Blocks and Slabs exports in 2017
Brazil is the second largest exporter of Granite Blocks and Slabs in the world. The 2017 statistics confirm that China's market is a key...
Expedite work on World Bank funded marble sector project, stress industry stakeholders
There is a dire need to expedite work on three-year second phase of World Bank multi donor trust fund (WB MDTF) in marble sector...
Iktinos Hellas SA: Extroversion aims to development
We met Mrs. Ioulia Haidas, Vice President of "Iktinos Hellas SA", at the International Fair Marmomacc 2018, in Verona, Italy, in which the company...
„Global Heritage Stone Resource“ (GHSR): defining natural stone as an important heritage resource
2017 already saw eight types of stone qualified, among them Portland Limestone, Larvikite, and, of course, Carrara Marble
„Global Heritage Stone Resource“ (GHSR) sounds cut...
Dynamic presence once again for Stonetech Gonianakis at Marmomac 2018
With an impressive black stand harmoniously combining minimal design with the variety, quality and luxury of marbles and natural rocks managed by the company,...
Myanmar: Local marble sculpture makers face difficulties following halt to renewal of mining licences
Local marble ware makers in Sakyin Village, Madaya Township, Mandalay Region, are facing financial difficulties as they have no chance to export their products...
Increase of Greek marble exports to the United Arab Emirates
Greek marble exports to the United Arab Emirates was increased in 2017, reaching 17,274,133 euros in value, with a share of 8.1% of total...
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Karl Lagerfeld introduces marble ‘Architectures’ at Carpenters Workshop Gallery in Paris
From october 19 – december 22, 2018, Carpenters Workshop Gallery introduces Karl Lagerfeld’s first ever exhibition of sculptural works. ‘Architectures’ comprises monochromatic, functional sculptures...
Sculptors from around the world to meet in Turkey’s Adana
Preparations for the International Adana Sculpture Symposium, which will be organized for the fourth time this year between Oct. 15 and Nov. 5, have...
Zaha Hadid’s Stunning Feature Wall Showcases Masterful Craftsmanship
Architects have called it futuristic and compared it to spaceships. Envisioned and designed by late renowned architect Zaha Hadid, the 520 W 28th Street residential condominium...
The Italian Stone Theater at Marmomac 2018
The Italian Stone Theater was created in 2015 to accommodate a project that narrates the interaction between stone, sophisticated Made in Italy processing machines...
High aesthetics one of the protagonists in this year’s Marmomacc
Modern design and sophisticated aesthetics were the main features of many stands at this year's Marmomacc exhibition, which is held in Verona, Italy, until...
