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President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has ordered the relevant authorities to draft a clear strategy for the process of Marble and Alabaster, the Office of the President said. According to a statement released by ARG Palace, President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani ordered the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum and other relevant authorities to start work on drafting […]

Christmas bonus by the GST Council of India after the decision to reduce taxes on 23 products and services, including marble rubble. More specifically, taxes on marble rubble will be reduced from 18% to 5%, starting on January 1, 2019, according to Finance Ministry of India. Of the 23 goods and services on which rates

Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Bernini and Rodin all sourced their marble here Located in the Apuan Alps in northern Italy, the Carrara Marble Mines have been making marble for over 2,000 years and reach a height of 1500 metres above sea level. The quality of the creamy white marble has made it a popular resource for

Saudi Contractors Authority will showcase projects worth more than $53bn (SAR200bn) at an event to be held in February 2019, in line with the goals of Vision 2030.  Future Projects Forum (FPF), to be hosted at the Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC hotel on 26-27 February, 2019, is envisioned as a platform to “bring together investors, project

Stone home decoration fits in most decor styles and elegantly illuminates the spaces. You can fit such a décor into the living room or dining room and individually upgrade its look. It makes the bedroom look gracious, while the bathroom looks warmer and unique. Stone decoration in the living room and dining room If you

China built more skyscrapers in 2018 than anywhere else in the world — or at any other time in history, according to data released by the Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) on Wednesday (2018/12/12). A total of 88 buildings measuring 200 meters (656 feet) or above were completed in cities across China

China once again surprises the world with their extravagant projects. A Grand hotel that goes under the earth at almost 90 meters has recently opened its gates. It is embedded in the sheer wall of the old abandoned quarry. Despite the fact that all the experts claimed that such a project runs counter to all

During the last years, Greece is becoming one of the largest exporters of marble blocks and slabs in the world. In 2017, there was a record high in value, quantity and price per tonne. Stonenews.eu, after collecting and studying the statistical reports of the International Trade Centre and the National Statistical Services, is presenting the

Twelve Italian firms specialized in technologies to craft marble are visiting Cairo on Wednesday and Thursday, sources in the Egyptian capital report. The mission, organized by the Cairo office of ICE foreign trade agency, in cooperation with Confindustria Marmomacchine, with the participation of Ilpa, Tenax, Marini, Biesse-Intermac, Dellas, Officine Marchetti, Pedrini, Breton, Steinex, Tecnoporro, Omag

The Bloomberg Commodity Index has dropped by more than 6% since the beginning of the year, as many raw materials are experiencing a year of strong pressure. This development is largely the result of the trade war and reflects the significant slowdown of large economies and, above all, China. And, while it favors large importers,