MÁRMOLES ANDRÉS MARÍN, Caravaca de la Cruz (Murcia)

Government policies related to quarrying of natural stone vary from country to country, in fact, in big sized nations where the administration is decentralised, policies may vary from province to province. Mining policies are often a complex issue, and government policies also vary frequently to reflect new sensibilities and priorities.

Antonio Rosales (Spain)

Winter is here now and it looks as if we will be spending a lot of time in the home. There are few things that make one feel cosy than sitting in front of a chimney. They could be of classical designs or modern, there is something for all tastes. And always in natural stone.

Paulo Flório Giafarov, Director DGG Stones (Brazil) paulo@dggstones.com

Bryan Thorburn

Artexania.es (Spain)

Wine racks made of natural stone seem to be fast becoming a popular item in the market since a few months ago. With infinite designs possible and creativity being the only limitation, many stone companies have now started taking this application with huge market possibilities in a very serious way. Here are just a few designs made by Spanish stone fabricators.

For many years now the world of stone has been seeing Vietnamese companies exhibiting in trade shows, and in ever growing numbers. Among the different stones being commercialised in the international markets one stands out- the white marble. This article explores the world of Vietnamese white marble.

GRANIT DE BRETAGNE - CFA UNICEM BRETAGNE