Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development and Management Company (KP-EZDMC) and Pakistan Council for Scientific and Research Laboratories (PCSIR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a green initiative while using innovative marble and granite slurry in the province. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) KP-EZDMC Javed Iqbal Khattak represented his company while Director General PCSIR Jahangir Shah was among the signing parties. Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Industries, Commerce and Technical Education Abdul Karim Tordher was chief guest on the ..read more

Saudi Arabia’s mining sector is undergoing a significant transformation and is gearing up to become one of the key pillars of economic diversification efforts outlined in Vision 2030. The latest report from the National Industrial and Mining Information Center reveals that Saudi Arabia issued 152 industrial licenses in January alone, bringing the total number of operating and under-construction factories in the Kingdom to 11,672. These factories represent a combined investment of $410.4 billion. With abundant mineral wealth estimated at $2.5 trillion, Saudi Arabia sees a pivotal opportunity to ..read more

From today until April 25, the Georgia World Convention Center in Atlanta will be the focus of the tile and stone industry as COVERINGS 2024 opens its doors. This premier international event promises to be a hub of innovation, connection, and business growth. Over 1,000 exhibitors representing at least 40 countries will showcase the latest advancements in the industry. From captivating new tile designs to cutting-edge technologies in marble, granite, and stone, COVERINGS 2024 offers a comprehensive view of the market’s leading trends. Whether you’re seeking luxurious materials, cost-effective ..read more

Yves Saint Laurent has chosen the Carrara marble quarries as the setting for its new advertising campaign, featuring supermodel Eva Herzigova. The campaign, which presents Anthony Vaccarello’s Spring/Summer 2024 collection, is a tribute to the timeless beauty of Carrara marble and its inherent elegance. A evocative setting for an iconic collection The campaign was shot last October at the Bettogli quarry, above Carrara. For two days, the area was transformed into a veritable fashion citadel, complete with a staff restaurant, a large wardrobe and changing rooms for the models. The photographs ..read more

The plan to revitalise Sydney’s former Saunders quarry has been greenlit to proceed to the next stage by the City of Sydney Council. The application, from developer Landream, secured approval for the Pyrmont development at 14-26 Wattle St stage two development application. The $900M mixed-use project will feature four buildings comprising 237 apartments and a 14,500 sqm commercial building. It will also include a 91-place childcare facility and a recreation centre with two indoor sports courts, to be owned by the City of Sydney Council. “We are proud to achieve the Stage 2 DA approval and are ..read more

Jordan has devised an ambitious strategy to more than double the value of its mining sector in 2033 as part of plans to stimulate the economy in the long term, the official Jordanian news agency Petra has said. From around $980 million in 2023, the sector’s contribution to gross domestic product is projected to soar to nearly $2.94 billion, the agency said, citing a report by the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry. The strategy, which has recently been approved by the cabinet, also aims to boost metals exports from $1.4 billion to $4.9 billion. The weekend report noted that the strategy has ..read more

The Marble Izmir Fair premieres today for the 29th time in Izmir and will conclude on April 20. The fair is organized by İZFAŞ and is hosted by Izmir Metropolitan Municipality. More than 77,000 visitors will be able to visit and explore the 120,000 sqm exhibition, which includes four exhibition halls, four seminar halls, five meeting rooms, an open exhibition space and an amphitheatre. During the exhibition, the natural stone industry will have the opportunity to witness demonstrations of innovative practices and create new commercial connections between participants and visitors. Visitors wil ..read more

In a tribute to Brazil’s natural exuberance, the stone sector will be the protagonist of a celebration of biodiversity and the connection between human beings and nature at Interni Cross Vision, an exhibition that is part of Milano Design Week and will take place from April 15 to 28 in Milan. The installation will be called “Giardino Di Pietra”. Conceived by designer Vivian Coser, it will be the focal point of the Brazilian presence organized by It’s Natural – Brazilian Natural Stone, an export incentive program developed by the Brazilian Center of Natural Stone Exporters (Centrorochas) a ..read more

Iktinos, leading Greek marble company, is strengthening its position as a global player by investing in new quarries, expanding into new markets, and adopting innovative technology. The company is targeting revenue of €32 million in 2024, despite challenging market conditions. New Markets and Increased Production Iktinos is offsetting a decline in sales to China by tripling exports to India, Egypt, and Tunisia. The company is also exploring new markets in South America and Southeast Asia. To meet the growing demand for marble, Iktinos has opened four new quarries in Drama and Livadia. These qu ..read more

Marmomac, the leading international trade fair in the natural stone sector, unveils its new campaign ahead of the event, which is scheduled for September 24th to 27th. Marmomac serves as a meeting point for the industry and is also a multifunctional and multi-experiential space where product, innovation, and creativity merge into a singular experience. The Marmomac community, from its exhibitors to partners to visitors, comprises visionaries and innovators who, starting from the material and its unique yet heterogeneous characteristics, study and work with it to create creative applications s ..read more