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ASSIMAGRA Study: Natural Stone Records the Lowest Carbon Footprint Among Major Cladding Materials

The European construction sector’s shift toward sustainability is no longer driven by broad claims, but by rigorous, verifiable data. Under evolving European Union regulations—such...

Namibia: New rail corridor and logistics hub for marble exports

In a pivotal step toward strengthening the natural stone supply chain in Southern Africa, Kaleido Logistics and Namibia’s national railway operator, TransNamib, have officially...

India: Stone & Tiles Industry Demonstrates Resilience and Growth Amid Geopolitical Headwinds

Despite soaring freight costs, supply chain bottlenecks, and the Red Sea maritime crisis, India's marble, natural stone, and ceramic tiles sector continues its strong...

When Nautical Design Meets Marble: Recreating the Iconic Riva Aquarama in Calacatta Gold

One of the most recognizable symbols of Italian industrial design and luxury takes on a new, timeless form through marble. Max Marmi Carrara has unveiled...

The Art of Lizzatura Revives Marble History: The Spectacular Reenactment of the Block Descent...

One of the most demanding traditional techniques in the history of marble extraction and transport comes alive today, offering a unique journey back in...

Libya & Egypt: Strengthening Cooperation in Marble, Mining, and Construction Materials

The meeting between Libya’s Minister of Industry and the Egyptian Ambassador focused on joint investments in mineral resources, quarrying, and manufacturing. Strategic prospects for cooperation...

Brazil: Granite and Marble, the Natural Stone Products with the Greatest Growth Potential, Are...

The measure impacts segments that have lost competitiveness over the past decade and could otherwise lead a new expansion of Brazilian exports. The new 25%...

Carrara: Agreement reached between companies and workers on new collective contract for the marble...

Following negotiations between trade unions and Confindustria, an agreement has been reached on the new local collective contract for the marble sector in Carrara....

Structural Shift: China’s Natural Stone Market Navigates Intense Price Competition in 2025

Export volumes tick upward while unit prices see a sharp decline, shifting the industry focus toward quality and value optimization. In a period marked by...

“MARBLE-X” Initiative: A European Centre of Vocational Excellence for the Future of Natural Stone

The European natural stone industry stands at a pivotal juncture, where a long-standing tradition must fully align with the demands of the digital era...