Turkey: Export Acceleration in the Mining Sector – Processed Natural Stones Take Center Stage
The Turkish mining sector is experiencing robust growth, recording a 19.9% surge in exports during the first half of 2026. According to official data...
The Renowned and Sculpted Greek White Marble
By Vassilis Melfos, Professor at the Department of Geology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)
Marble has been closely linked with the social, religious, and economic...
Marmomac 2026: A Historic Turning Point for the Natural Stone Industry
Marmomac 2026 is not merely another edition of the show—it marks a historic turning point for the global natural stone and marble industry. Under...
US Dialogue on Crystalline Silica Expands: Joint Centrorochas and NSI Initiative for Natural Stone
The discussion in the United States regarding crystalline silica exposure frameworks is entering a new phase, extending its scope to include natural stone, with...
Carrara Launches Marble Certification Mark: Quality Protection and Supply Chain Traceability
New three-year agreement (2026–2028) signed for the Marble Observatory. The institutional objective is to establish a unified guarantee brand to trace the supply chain...
Natural Stone Institute: Calls for Scientific Distinction Between Natural Stone and Engineered Quartz
Key topics included the formation of a scientific subcommittee, limited agency enforcement resources, and a proposal for mandatory fabricator licensing.
Reaffirming its active presence in...
China: How the Real Estate Crisis and Geopolitical Turmoil are Reshaping the Global Marble...
The Chinese economy maintained a positive growth rate during the first half of 2026 (GDP +4.7%), but its momentum slowed noticeably in the second...
“Greek Marble Ouzeri” Heads to Marmomac 2026: Greek Presence Celebrates the Fair’s 60th Anniversary...
Preparations are officially underway as the unique concept "Greek Marble Ouzeri" is being packed and shipped to Verona, Italy, ahead of this year’s edition...
In the Shadow of Marble Quarries: Carrara Hosts the 2026 UNESCO Creative Cities Annual...
Set against the backdrop of the Apuan Alps, where centuries of quarrying heritage intersect with contemporary creativity, Carrara hosted the 2026 Annual Meeting of...
Fraccaroli e Balzan Spa Expands Its Presence in North Africa with a New Installation...
Fraccaroli e Balzan S.p.A. has announced the further expansion of its global network with the installation of a new strategic wastewater treatment and sludge...
