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Italy’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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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.…
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Natural 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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Mashhad 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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