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Iran
Gohare and quarry offcuts: rediscovering value
In remarks reported by Tasnim, Reza Bastami cites Gohare as an example of materials once treated as waste later attracting foreign buyers’ interest.…
↗IranMahallat puts stone blocks at the centre of trade
In its report on Iran Stone Expo’s opening, Tasnim quotes the organisers on participation by 600 quarry and mining businesses from 27 provinces and more than 45,000 tonne…
↗IranIran plans a comprehensive stone quarry database
Tasnim reports that Reza Bastami, head of Iran’s Mining Engineering Organisation, has announced a national project to update stone quarry data.…
↗IranShirazFars focuses on processing capacity close to its quarries
IRNA reports that Fars province has 195 ornamental and cladding-stone quarries. Mohammad-Hossein Sherafat, head of the provincial Mining Engineering Organisation, says a …
↗Iktinos: lower sales, narrower half-year loss
Focus Piedra reports Iktinos Hellas sales of €13.75 million in the first half of 2026, against €15.75 million in 2025, a 12.7% decline. Its net loss narrowed from €2.2 mi…
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Iranian stone: quarry potential and export challenges
Fuel availability, transport and foreign exchange restrictions remain central issues for Iran’s stone supply chain. In remarks reported by Eghtesad Online on 3 October 20…
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ItalyCarrara
Carrara marble becomes a meeting point for architects
A Marmo Macchine International feature looks at Franchi Academy, whose three-year educational journey has placed Carrara marble in dialogue with contemporary architecture…
↗ItalyItaly’s stone supply chain exports rise 5.1%
Marmo Macchine International reports a 5.1% rise in Italy’s combined exports of stone materials and technologies in January–May 2026, compared with the same months of 202…
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United States
New funding supports stone sustainability and scholarships
The Natural Stone Institute has announced Natural Stone Alliance funding for 2026–2027: $20,000 for sustainability initiatives and $4,000 for scholarship opportunities.…
↗United StatesNatural stone education goes online
The Natural Stone Institute has presented its webinar programme for the remainder of 2026. Announced topics include material selection, sustainability, restoration and qu…
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