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Iran
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…
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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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IranMashhadMashhad stone businesses call for production support
In an interview published by Mashhad’s stone trade union, its president discusses producers’ tax and administrative difficulties and concerns raised during a visit to bus…
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