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Massa approves a new framework for marble extraction

The city council approved executive plans for two quarry basins, setting clearer environmental requirements and a long-term operating framework.

A Centrorochas and ApexBrasil programme will bring 65 new international buyers into targeted trade initiatives.

The current proposal does not include quarrying and stone-processing equipment among sectors receiving European-origin preference.

Export volume rose 0.42%, while total value fell 10.29% to €123.21 million as average prices declined.

The architectural installation uses 15 columns and 60 stone surfaces to anchor Marmomac 2026's cultural programme.

The site-specific performance transformed Carrara marble from an industrial backdrop into an active part of the experience.

Centrorochas' admission to the FNI strengthens the sector's voice on trade, environmental licensing, logistics and taxation.

Specialised imports are rising while the country develops the Namibe stone-processing hub to create more local value.

Processing lines turn regular and irregular stone offcuts into blocks, cubes and finished products with commercial value.

The five-head line handles slabs up to 30 cm thick and adds robotic finishing, transport and palletising.