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The Middle East Marble Market “Braked” Sharply, But Balances Have Begun to Recover

The onset of events interrupted the positive streak of the January-February two-month period, causing a significant decline in exports to Saudi Arabia and the...

Argentario Underwater Park officially Launched: Carrara Marble Sculptures to Protect Marine Ecosystems

Contemporary art has officially become a guardian of the sea. The technical submersion of five monumental Carrara marble sculptures has been successfully completed, marking...

NSSA Strengthens Governance and Expands Global Cooperation in Support of Natural Stone

As a founding member of the global alliance, Brazil was represented by Centrorochas at the meeting that marked a new stage in the NSSA's...

Confindustria Marmomacchine General Assembly 2026: Italian Stone Industry Maps Out Future Amid Global Shifts

With an exceptional turnout from both corporate leaders and government officials, Confindustria Marmomacchine held its 2026 General Assembly on June 26. The annual convention...

Where the Heart of the European Market Beats: Construction Outlook and the Marble-Granite Map

How do the latest macroeconomic forecasts from EUROCONSTRUCT translate into the daily business of natural stone exporters and traders? By blending future construction trends...

Preparations Continue for the 32nd Marble İzmir

Marble İzmir – International Natural Stone and Technologies Fair is preparing to open its doors to the world for the 32nd time at Fuarizmir...

Portuguese Natural Stone Exports: An Overview of the First Quarter of 2026

Official economic data on Portugal's natural stone exports for the first quarter of the 2025–2026 period reveal contrasting trends between the marble and granite...

Vox Marmoris 2026: Where Carrara Quarries, Electronic Music, and Light Converge

The renowned Vox Marmoris festival is set to return for its ninth edition on July 24 and 25, 2026, solidifying its place as one...

Natural Stone Institute Expands Silica Safety Advocacy and Research Efforts Amid Ongoing Regulatory Discussions

Matching Campaign Launched to Support Independent Scientific Expertise, Worker Safety Initiatives, and Industry Representation The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has announced an expanded industry advocacy...

Brazilian Natural Stone Sector Takes Part in USTR Hearing on Proposed Tariff Measures

Submission highlights the role of Brazilian natural stone in the competitiveness of the U.S. industry and the potential impacts of the proposed tariffs on...