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United StatesU.S. July stone exports rise while marble and travertine fall
US stone-product exports rose 6.6% year on year in July 2026 to $15.4 million, according to USITC DataWeb figures reported by Stone World. Canada received $10.8 million, …
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Brazilian stone: buyer meetings planned through 2027
According to StoneNews, the Centrorochas–ApexBrasil programme includes buyer meetings in Brazil, Australia and Poland. The first initiative listed runs in Barra de São Fr…
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VietnamDa NangVietnam prepares a UNESCO path for the Marble Mountains
StoneNews reports that Da Nang is preparing documentation for a UNESCO nomination for Ngu Hanh Son. The initiative concerns the Marble Mountains’ geological and cultural …
↗United StatesCold SpringColdspring highlights the memorial market
Focus Piedra describes Coldspring’s initiative encouraging permanent placement of cremated remains, promoted for October 17. The US company involves funeral professionals…
↗United StatesOberlinCalifornia: industry seeks clarity on engineered-stone proposal
StoneNews reports the Natural Stone Institute’s September 30 comments on California’s engineered-stone proposal. NSI requests clearer definitions distinguishing it from n…
↗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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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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