Iran
Tasnim reports that Reza Bastami, head of Iran’s Mining Engineering Organisation, has announced a national project to update stone quarry data.
The planned database would cover reserves, quality, extraction, safety and market conditions. It is presented as a tool for addressing the different needs of individual quarries.
ItalyCarraraCNA Massa Carrara has highlighted the difficulties facing companies that specialise in hauling marble blocks. In a statement published on 30 October, the association desc…
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SpainCáceresMármoles y Granitos Artesanos reports increased enquiries for memorials dedicated to companion animals. In an interview published by Focus Piedra on 30 October 2026, Carl…
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United KingdomStoneNews.eu reports on UK marble imports in the first half of 2026: volumes increased by 29.63%, while average value per tonne fell by 17.85%. These are aggregate trade …
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United StatesOberlinStone World reported on 29 October 2026 that the Natural Stone Foundation had awarded $150,000 to four initiatives. The allocation comprises $30,000 for standards develop…
↗SpainInsemac has expanded its offering for stone workshops with Fast45, Skirtika, Horizon and Vertika. Focus Piedra reported the range on 29 October. It covers mitre cutting, …
↗ItalyItalmecc has introduced Magnum Evo, a mobile extraction unit combining an articulated arm with an integrated filter for stone workshops. Focus Piedra reported the announc…
↗SpainThe Andalusian regional government has announced €700,000 in grants for online training for employed and unemployed people affected by silicosis. Focus Piedra reports tha…
↗StoneNews.eu describes discussions between Centrorochas and US representatives, held on 22 October in São Paulo. Trade promotion, internationalisation and investment were…
↗SpainFocus Piedra reports that MARSA secured IKEA’s worktop manufacturing award for four Spanish regions for three years. The account also describes audits passed according to…
↗ItalyFocus Piedra reports an average export unit value of $1,157.40 per tonne for Italian stone, the highest in the comparison cited. The figure is attributed to Confindustria…
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