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News & signals from the natural stone industry
Independent perspectives on architecture, markets, technology and the forces shaping natural stone.
Italian Natural Stone Industry: Growth and Technological Leadership
In 2026, Italy has strengthened its position in the European and global natural stone industry through sustained growth, supported by innovations in processes and competitive commercial strategies.
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Expansion of Extractive Capacity in Portugal: Reshaping the Global Natural Stone Trade
The Directorate-General for Energy and Geology (DGEG) has awarded permits for new quarries and expansions in limestone, slate, and granite, reflecting a substantial increase…
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Villa Ricotta in Marbella: Blanco Paloma Limestone Driving Innovation and International Value
Located in Sierra Blanca, Marbella, Villa Ricotta stands out for its strategic use of Blanco Paloma limestone, exemplifying how outstanding materials combined with architectural…
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Structural Innovation in Natural Stone: The ‘Stone Framework’ as a New Sustainable Paradigm
The ‘Stone Framework’, a pavilion in Spain, exemplifies the capability of dolomitic limestone to serve as a lightweight, sustainable structural system, positioning this traditional…
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Vertical Integration in Stone: Stonecalcario Enhances Control and International Expansion
Stonecalcario implements a strategy covering every step from quarry extraction in Portugal to final material delivery, improving the management of international projects based on…
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The Appreciation of Dry Stone Drives Innovation and Sustainability in the European Natural Stone Industry
The dry stone construction technique, recognised by UNESCO and actively promoted by the European Dry Stone Network Association, is reshaping competitiveness and practices within…
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Villa Cala Comte: Stone and Wood Driving Luxury Mediterranean Residential Architecture
The recent Villa Cala Comte in Ibiza exemplifies how the harmonious integration of natural materials in high-end residential design opens new opportunities for the…
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The Marble Association of the Valencian Community: A Strategic Driver for Sustainable Internationalization of the Sector
Mármol de Alicante advances the global presence of the natural stone sector through comprehensive services and coordinated participation in key international trade fairs, fostering…
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NoriaStrata: Integrating AI and LiDAR to Optimize Quarry Management
Faced with lengthy manual processes and low technological adoption, the stone extraction industry finds in NoriaStrata a tool that seamlessly links extraction, inventory, and…
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César Portela and the Revival of Architectural Language in Natural Stone
The Antonio Palacios Award for Stone Architecture granted to César Portela in 2026 reflects a revitalization of stone use in contemporary practice, aligning tradition…
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Four perspectives for understanding where the industry is moving.
Architecture
Projects, applications and new ways of designing with natural stone.
Markets
Business movements, international trade and emerging opportunities.
Technology
Quarry, factory, digitalisation and the tools changing production.
Sustainability
Circularity, territory, durability and responsible transformation.
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Architecture
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Knowledge
Signals, experience and new ideas shared by the people shaping the sector.