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Turkey’s marble exports in the nine months of 2020
What was the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Turkey's marble exports in the first nine months of 2020?Turkey is the largest exporter of...
Pietra Naturale Autentica: Sometimes it’s forever
In terms of architecture and natural stone – marble, travertine, granite –, Italy speaks to the world. And it creates a system through a...
“Linked port” project to commence in China’s Greater Bay Area
In a pilot trial 200TEU were imported and exported between the Shekou and Shunde ports and the new technology reduced import and export-related logistics...
Italy’s imports of raw marble and granite
From which countries does Italy import raw marble and granite?Italy is one of the strongest countries in the natural stone market, with a strong...
StoneCash launches new intergrated solutions for the stone business online
The second edition of SmartFair, the world-leading digital event in the stone industry hosted by StoneCash, has come to an end with great results,...
India: Livelihood of 30.000 workers in 175 granite quarries lost due to closure for...
The stoppage of 175 granite quarries in Madurai alone for the past eight years on the alleged revenue loss extrapolated based on calculation of...
BRAZIL: The progress of exports-imports of decorative stones January-October 2020
Brazil's decorative stone exports amounted to $ 798.0 million and in quantity 1.81 million tons for the period January-October 2020, with a negative fluctuation...
A gorgeous new blue mineral has been discovered in Russia
The new mineral was found in Russian territory, specifically in the volcanic peninsula of Kamchatka, in the Asian part of Russia.
Russian scientists working on...
Big 5 digital expo to focus on construction sector’s next normal
As the world prepares for the next normal, so does construction sector. Today, the sector's big players are tasked with not only navigating through...
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Alasdair Thomson: When Fashion Transforms Marble
It is well-known that marble is both a timeless and trendy material: and it is not wrong to talk about trends while referring to...
The Use of Marble in Architecture: Classy Material for the Ages
Marble is a precious rock that has many different properties. There are very few rocks like it. The biggest reason why this rock is...
This Museum’s Facade Was Formed With 20,000 Pieces of Granite
The new Kadokawa Culture Museum in Japan is situated within a starkly designed structure by architect Kengo Kuma. Appearing pixelated, the facade is formed with 20,000...
The best uses of marble in contemporary architecture
For centuries, marble was used in the construction of some of the world's most glorious buildings. From Roman villas to palaces in Renaissance Europe...
Saint Laurent made a simply but … «crazy» marble turntable
Saint Laurent Rive Droite collaborates with Pierre Riffaud for a great, limited edition collector's item.Every new season the most desired fashion brands compete to...
