Thai Construction & Marble Market: Growth Opportunities Amid Geopolitical & Logistics Pressures
The construction market in Thailand stands at a critical juncture. On one hand, the government's strong commitment to major infrastructure projects creates significant opportunities...
Record-Breaking June Brings Brazilian Natural Stone Exports Closer to 2025 Levels
Performance narrows first-half losses and confirms a shift in Brazil’s export mix, driven by the continued growth of quartzites.
Brazil’s natural stone industry closed the...
California: Stricter Workplace Safety Rules Proposed for Engineered Stone Processing
State authorities are evaluating a 1% limit on crystalline silica content to enhance occupational health protections.
Re-evaluating Protection Standards
The California Division of Occupational Safety and...
Greek Marble Association: In-Depth Analysis of International Markets at Stonenews Seminar on Global Marble...
Consistently serving one of its primary statutory goals—providing meaningful information and continuous education to its members—the Greek Marble Association took the initiative to organize...
EU and Algeria Head to Arbitration Over Trade Restrictions – Marble and Ceramics Bans...
In a development with broad implications for European trade, the European Union has officially launched arbitration proceedings against Algeria. The move comes in response...
A “World Cup” in Crema Marfil: Natural Stone Pushes the Boundaries of Design
As the eyes of the entire world are fixed on the grand final of the World Cup, the worlds of architecture and interior design...
Natural Stone Alliance Supports Natural Stone Institute Sustainability and Scholarship Initiatives
The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has received a grant from the Natural Stone Alliance to support sustainability initiatives and scholarship programs during 2026-2027.
The grant...
U.S. Maintains Part of Brazilian Natural Stone Exports Outside New 25% Tariff, but Measure...
USTR's final determination preserves tariff exemption for the classification covering Brazilian quartzites. Other products, including marble, granite, and slate, remain subject to the additional...
India – Oman: First CEPA Shipments Underway – Marble in the Spotlight
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Oman has officially moved into its implementation phase, with the first real commercial shipments of...
Italy: Court battle over Carrara quarries’ legal status heads to Administrative Court
The legal and regulatory framework governing the Carrara marble quarries is at the center of a major judicial development that could redefine the future...
