Afrina Stone journal
A considered read on market movement, design direction and the material intelligence shaping natural stone today.
Sustainability · 2026-07-28
Practical methods for using more raw material and turning offcuts into commercial value are becoming a central focus for stone producers.
Practical methods for using more raw material and turning offcuts into commercial value are becoming a central focus for stone producers.
Event · 2026-07-18
European trade events remain important places to discuss processing, design, tooling and the international stone trade.
Global market · 2026-07-10
Trade reporting points to changing marble and granite export volumes, alongside higher unit values in parts of the market.
Industry & trade · 2026-07-01
At its 1 July 2026 meeting, the NSSA reviewed governance progress and strategic programmes.
Sustainability · 2026-06-29
New resources for sustainability initiatives and education programmes have been introduced across the stone sector.
Design · 2026-06-15
Design reporting explores the renewed use of finished marble, travertine, granite and quartzite in retail and hospitality spaces.
Global market · 2026-06-08
Stone Update reports a year-on-year fall in the value of US marble and granite imports.
Design · 2026-06-01
Designers are using natural marble more boldly in kitchens, with increasingly bespoke architectural details.
Design · 2026-06-01
A conceptual project by OMA/AMO and SolidNature presents onyx, travertine and marble through a fresh material lens.
Stone & architecture · 2026-02-19
Associated Press examines Tivoli's travertine quarries and the material's continued presence in contemporary architecture.
