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Pakistan forms four technical groups to modernise marble
Pakistan is preparing a National Marble and Natural Stone Policy for 2026–2030. StoneNews reports that an October 15 meeting in Islamabad, chaired by government adviser H…
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IranDamavand travertine tender ends without an award
On 20 October, Bourse24 reported that Damavand Mining’s second tender to select an operator for the Azhdehatu travertine quarry and a cutting contractor for Qareh Gol end…
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ItalyMagFace extends magnetic installation to natural-stone worktops
MagFace has announced a licensing agreement, formalised on October 1, to apply its dry magnetic system to natural-stone kitchen worktops and custom furniture. The news fo…
↗ItalyVeronaİzmir and Verona deepen natural-stone cooperation
A meeting held in Verona during Marmomac brought together the mayors of İzmir and Verona with representatives of İZFAŞ, Veronafiere, TÜMMER, CONFINDUSTRIA MARMOMACCHINE a…
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NetherlandsProdim Factory 6.2 adds circles, ovals and geometric splitting
Prodim has introduced Factory 6.2, an update to its digital templating and workshop-preparation software. Reported additions include circles derived from measured points,…
↗ItalyVeronaQuartzite cutting: Italdiamant focuses on trials and precision
Italdiamant ended Marmomac 2026 reporting interest in a blade designed for quartzite cutting. Focus Piedra says operators asked about output, finishing precision and effi…
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SpainMacaelMacael Awards 2026 winners announced
The Andalusian Marble Business Association has announced the winners of the 39th Macael Awards, to be presented on November 13. The categories connect the stone industry …
↗SpainO PáramoPreviously unknown Roman marble quarry identified in Lugo
An international study has identified a marble quarry used in Roman times at As Eiras, in the Gondrame–O Páramo area of Galicia. Researchers linked the material to funera…
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Iran: six domestic constraints weigh on production and exports
On October 19, the Iran Stone Association republished an intervention by Bahram Shakouri, president of the association and of the Iran Chamber’s mining and mineral indust…
↗Brazil develops European trade links for natural stone
In its October 19 report, StoneNews describes October 13–14 discussions in Brussels involving Centrorochas, ApexBrasil and Brazil’s trade-promotion network. Priorities in…
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