{"id":1603,"date":"2025-09-11T19:25:44","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T15:55:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mehrgostar-group.com\/marble-extraction-in-the-world-and-iran-a-scientific-review-of-methods-current-technologies-and-advanced-examples\/"},"modified":"2025-12-24T13:17:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T09:47:06","slug":"marble-extraction-in-the-world-and-iran-a-scientific-review-of-methods-current-technologies-and-advanced-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mehrgostar-group.com\/en\/marble-extraction-in-the-world-and-iran-a-scientific-review-of-methods-current-technologies-and-advanced-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"Marble Extraction in the World and Iran \u2014 A Scientific Review of Methods, Current Technologies, and Advanced Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Abstract<\/strong><br\/>This article provides a brief and scientific overview of marble extraction methods worldwide and in Iran, the new technologies used (machinery, automation, and cutting tools), and examples of advanced mines and units. The aim is to show the process of industrialization and innovation in reducing waste, increasing block quality, and respecting safety and the environment. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2673-6489\/3\/3\/29?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MDPI<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gminsights.com\/industry-analysis\/diamond-wire-saw-market?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Market Insights Inc.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u06f1. Introduction and industrial importance of marble<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marble (or commercial marble) is an important decorative and building stone used in blocks, slabs and cladding. Leading countries in marble mining and processing include Italy (Carrara), Greece (Thassos), Turkey (Ofion, Denizli), Iran and India. The natural stone industry is now combined with extensive mechanization, special cutting machinery and numerical control systems to increase productivity and product quality. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lithosdesign.com\/blog\/carrara-and-the-marble-quarries-in-italy\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lithos Design<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thassosmarble.com\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">thassosmarble.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/kurabimarble.com\/en\/afyon-marble-quarries-guide\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KURABI MARBLE<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u06f2. Traditional methods and the transition to mechanized methods<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Traditional methods: controlled drilling and blasting, pen use, and hand carving (on a small scale or historical extractions).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modern methods: diamond wire cutting, diamond circular saws, multi-wire saws, CNC machines for cutting and polishing, hydrosplitting and block lifting and handling equipment. The main advantage of diamond wire methods is reduced waste (higher slab yield) and precise cutting with minimal cracks and waste. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2673-6489\/3\/3\/29?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MDPI<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.husqvarnaconstruction.com\/us\/diamond-tools\/stone-diamond-tools\/quarry-tools\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">husqvarnaconstruction.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u06f3. Today&#8217;s key technologies and equipment<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u06f3.\u06f1 (Diamond wire saw)<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diamond wires are now the most widely used method of block extraction in marble quarries \u2014 since its emergence in Carrara, many traditional quarries have migrated to diamond wires. Diamond wires provide clean cuts, less waste, and the ability to cut large sizes. The growth of the diamond wire equipment market is also impressive, indicating industry investment in this technology. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carraramarbletour.it\/en\/culture\/il-marmo-le-tecniche-di-escavazione\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">carraramarbletour.it<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gminsights.com\/industry-analysis\/diamond-wire-saw-market?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Market Insights Inc.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u06f3.\u06f2 Gangsaw \/ multiwire saws<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In block processing workshops for slab production, multi-wire machines and gang saws still play a role. Comparisons show that multi-wire has the advantage of reducing waste and being adaptable to higher value blocks; gang saws may be more economical in some cases. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dinosawmachine.com\/blog\/comparison-of-marble-gang-saw-and-wire-saw?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dinosawmachine.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u06f3.\u06f3 CNC, Robots and Numerical Control<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Post-processing, precision cutting, and decorative milling are performed by CNC machines. Some wire cutting and cable cutting equipment now operates under numerical control (CNC) and with feedback sensors to increase accuracy, repeatability, and automation. This is critical for producing custom architectural pieces and reducing human intervention. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dinosawmachine.com\/blog\/rock-cutting-saw-solutions-for-mining-factories?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dinosawmachine.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u06f3.\u06f4 Drilling and block handling systems<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heavy cranes, custom-built excavators with block-lifting forks, heavy trucks, and hydraulic anchoring systems are used to move large blocks. The use of sensors and condition monitoring systems (IoT) is expanding in some advanced mines to track equipment and optimize logistics (a general trend in the mining industry). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2673-6489\/3\/3\/29?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MDPI<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u06f4. Benefits and challenges of new technologies<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Benefits:<\/strong> Reduced waste, increased cutting efficiency, improved surface quality, increased human safety (reduced hazardous work), and the ability to produce high value-added products. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2673-6489\/3\/3\/29?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MDPI<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Challenges:<\/strong> High capital cost to purchase and maintain diamond and CNC equipment, need for skilled labor, risk of wire breakage or rapid consumption of consumables (diamonds), and environmental issues (cutting water waste, landscape changes) that need to be managed. The equipment market is also competitive and there are many specialized companies operating in this field. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gminsights.com\/industry-analysis\/diamond-wire-saw-market?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Market Insights Inc.<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.husqvarnaconstruction.com\/us\/diamond-tools\/stone-diamond-tools\/quarry-tools\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">husqvarnaconstruction.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u06f5. Outstanding global examples (case study)<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A) Carrara \u2014 Italy (Carrara)<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u06f5. Outstanding global examples (case study)<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">b) Thassos &#8211; Greece (Thassos)<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pure white Thassos marble is known for its purity of color; quarry companies in Thassos use water-cooled wire saws and modern workshop equipment to produce quality blocks and slabs. <a href=\"https:\/\/haritopoulos-marble.gr\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">haritopoulos-marble.gr<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thassosmarble.com\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">thassosmarble.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">c) T\u00fcrkiye \u2014 Afyon and Denizli regions<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turkey has a large share of the world&#8217;s marble and travertine reserves, and large Turkish companies have invested heavily in machinery and production lines; many units are export-oriented and use modern technologies in extraction and processing. Some Turkish government and industry sources have reported a significant share of the country&#8217;s reserves and production. <a href=\"https:\/\/kurabimarble.com\/en\/afyon-marble-quarries-guide\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KURABI MARBLE<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afyonmermer.com\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Afyon Mermer<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u06f6. Iran&#8217;s situation \u2014 reserves, key mines, and technologies<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Iran is rich in decorative stone reserves (marble, travertine, marbles, and limestones), and Iranian companies and consortiums active in extraction and processing operate numerous mines. A few key points:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Iranian companies and consortiums have announced that their mines and factories are equipped with advanced machinery (gangsaw, multi-wire, CNC, polishing and cutting equipment) and have significant exports. <a href=\"https:\/\/iranstoneconsortium.com\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iranstoneconsortium.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/stonestan.com\/the-ultimate-guide-to-iranian-stones\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stonestan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A sample of the country&#8217;s quarries: Areas such as Markazi (e.g. the black marble quarries in Khomein according to sources from active companies), Markazi, Isfahan, Yazd and Kerman provinces are well-known stone areas in Iran; many Iranian companies have already invested in upgrading their cutting lines and productivity. (Internal business and company references provide operational information). <a href=\"https:\/\/mgtstoneco.com\/stone-quarry\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MGT Stone Co<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stonecontact.com\/iran-marble-quarries?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">StoneContact<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> For a detailed list of active mines and the latest status of equipment for each mine in Iran, it is necessary to refer to official reports from the Ministry of Industry\/Stone Industries or reports from mining companies; industry sources and company websites publish operational information. <a href=\"https:\/\/iranstoneconsortium.com\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iranstoneconsortium.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u06f7. Emerging trends and technology outlook<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Automation and Remote Control:<\/strong> Implementation of CNC, automatic controllers for wire cutting and equipment monitoring; this trend will continue to reduce labor costs and increase safety. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dinosawmachine.com\/blog\/rock-cutting-saw-solutions-for-mining-factories?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dinosawmachine.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optimizing Consumables and Recycling Cutting Water:<\/strong> Water recycling systems, filters, and waste management to reduce environmental impact. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2673-6489\/3\/3\/29?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MDPI<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increasing use of data and IoT:<\/strong> Sensors to predict failures, optimize cutting, and track blocks in the supply chain. (Global Mining Industry Trends and Advanced Equipment). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gminsights.com\/industry-analysis\/diamond-wire-saw-market?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Market Insights Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u06f8. Technical and management suggestions for marble quarries (especially in Iran)<\/h2>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Targeted investment in <strong>CNC-controlled diamond wires<\/strong> to increase efficiency and block quality. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carraramarbletour.it\/en\/culture\/il-marmo-le-tecniche-di-escavazione\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">carraramarbletour.it<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dinosawmachine.com\/blog\/comparison-of-marble-gang-saw-and-wire-saw?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dinosawmachine.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Setting up <strong>cutting water recycling<\/strong> and waste management systems to comply with environmental standards. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2673-6489\/3\/3\/29?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MDPI<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training of human resources in working with CNC and maintaining diamond equipment (reducing downtime and repair costs). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dinosawmachine.com\/blog\/rock-cutting-saw-solutions-for-mining-factories?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dinosawmachine.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partnering with reputable diamond wire and equipment manufacturers (e.g. internationally recognized brands) to access technology and spare parts. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.husqvarnaconstruction.com\/us\/diamond-tools\/stone-diamond-tools\/quarry-tools\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">husqvarnaconstruction.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gminsights.com\/industry-analysis\/diamond-wire-saw-market?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Market Insights Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u06f9. Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The global marble mining and processing industry is moving towards more complete mechanization, the widespread use of diamond wires, CNC machines, and automation. These developments have increased efficiency, reduced waste, and produced higher-quality products, but capital costs and the need for skilled labor remain challenges. As a country with rich stone resources, Iran has the capacity to upgrade technology and export; planning for targeted investment in modern equipment and environmental management can increase the added value of Iran&#8217;s stone sector. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2673-6489\/3\/3\/29?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MDPI<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/iranstoneconsortium.com\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iranstoneconsortium.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">References (optional \u2014 for further reading)<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>References (optional \u2014 for further reading)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>History and adoption of diamond wire cutting in Carrara (Carrara marble tour \/ culture). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carraramarbletour.it\/en\/culture\/il-marmo-le-tecniche-di-escavazione\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">carraramarbletour.it<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lithosdesign.com\/blog\/carrara-and-the-marble-quarries-in-italy\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lithos Design<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Company and mine information: Thassos marble (D.N. Haritopoulos S.A.). <a href=\"https:\/\/haritopoulos-marble.gr\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">haritopoulos-marble.gr<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thassosmarble.com\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">thassosmarble.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T\u00fcrkiye&#8217;s status and role in the global marble market and its reserves. <a href=\"https:\/\/kurabimarble.com\/en\/afyon-marble-quarries-guide\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KURABI MARBLE<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diamond wire saw market growth forecast. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gminsights.com\/industry-analysis\/diamond-wire-saw-market?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Market Insights Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Active Iranian companies and consortia: Iran Stone Consortium and Iranian industry resources about equipment and mines. <a href=\"https:\/\/iranstoneconsortium.com\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iranstoneconsortium.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/stonestan.com\/the-ultimate-guide-to-iranian-stones\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stonestan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technical resources on saw selection and comparisons (Industry \/ Specialized Blogs). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dinosawmachine.com\/blog\/rock-cutting-saw-solutions-for-mining-factories?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dinosawmachine.com+1<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Initial list (key examples \u2014 Iran and International)<\/h1>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Row<\/th><th>Mine\/Company Name<\/th><th>Country \/ Province<\/th><th>Type (mine\/factory\/group)<\/th><th>Reported capacity (source unit)<\/th><th>Reference<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u06f1<\/td><td>Carrara quarries (Apuan Alps)<\/td><td>Italy (Carrara)<\/td><td>Historical Mines Complex<\/td><td>Historical production: about <strong>\u06f2\u06f0\u06f0,\u06f0\u06f0\u06f0 tons\/year<\/strong> (reports with higher ranges for the entire region have also been published; see report component differences).<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scientificamerican.com\/article\/the-marble-quarries-of-carrara\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scientific American<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/carrara-marble-mountains-italy-billion-tuscany-2019-6?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Business Insider<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u06f2<\/td><td>Thassos (D.N. Haritopoulos \/ Thassos White Marble)<\/td><td>Greece (Thassos)<\/td><td>Mine + Factory<\/td><td><strong>~\u06f5,\u06f0\u06f0\u06f0 m\u00b3 blocks\/year<\/strong>; slabs: <strong>~\u06f2\u06f0,\u06f0\u06f0\u06f0 m\u00b2\/year<\/strong> (company) \u2014 example of a local producer.<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/haritopoulos-marble.gr\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">haritopoulos-marble.gr<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u06f3<\/td><td>Levantina Group<\/td><td>Spain (and global branches)<\/td><td>Multinational mining and processing company<\/td><td>Multinational mining and processing company<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.levantina.com\/files\/4102146c6c9f3822338b4319b8bc2e46\/10002470\/1\/catalogo-marmol-living-mediterranean---usa-impresa-1-tinta-nov-2023.pdf?d=1&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">levantina.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/info.levantina.com\/hubfs\/AF_Levantina_EN.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">info.levantina.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u06f4<\/td><td>Antolini (Antolini Group)<\/td><td>Italy and International<\/td><td>Natural stone producer and processor<\/td><td>Reports: around <strong>\u06f1,\u06f0\u06f0\u06f0,\u06f0\u06f0\u06f0 m\u00b2 \/ year<\/strong> (declared corporate\/industrial production figures).<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stonepanorama.com\/ArticleDetails.aspx?ArticleId=40&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stonepanorama.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antolini.com\/en\/history?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">antolini.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u06f5<\/td><td>Polycor Inc.<\/td><td>Canada \/ North America<\/td><td>Owner of several mines and factories<\/td><td>Ownership: <strong>\u06f2\u06f0+ mines<\/strong> and ~20 factories; (aggregate information in company report; total group capacity is mentioned in annual reports).<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polycor.com\/quarries-blocks\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">polycor.com+1<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u06f6<\/td><td>Iran Stone Consortium Quarries and Factories<\/td><td>Iran<\/td><td>Consortium (extraction and processing)<\/td><td>Company announcement: <strong>\u06f5 factories and 15 mines<\/strong> in ownership (specific numerical capacity not mentioned on the company&#8217;s website).<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/iranstoneconsortium.com\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Iran Stone Consortium<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u06f7<\/td><td>Pourhassani \/ Local groups (Iran-Stone \/ ISCO and similar examples)<\/td><td>Iran<\/td><td>Large manufacturing\/stone-cutting companies<\/td><td>Example: Pourhassani\/Iranstone Company: More than <strong>\u06f1\u06f0 active mines<\/strong> (company declaration); exact production capacity for each mine varies on the companies&#8217; websites.<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/iran-stone.com\/en\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iran-stone.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u06f8<\/td><td>Royal Stone Diba and other domestic companies<\/td><td>Iran<\/td><td>Stone trading and manufacturing groups<\/td><td>Introduction and announcement of mining\/processing and export activities; capacity information is often included in domestic business profiles.<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/dibaroyalstone.com\/blog\/%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%86-%D8%B3%D9%86%DA%AF-%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%B1%DB%8C%D8%AA-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dibaroyalstone.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u06f9<\/td><td>Marble quarries in Iranian provinces \u2014 (Examples: Kohdasht\/Gohere, Isfahan, Yazd, Kerman)<\/td><td>Iran (various provinces)<\/td><td>Regional marble quarries<\/td><td>Local industry sources provide mine listings; capacities are reported locally and vary.<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/shajarehstone.com\/%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%B1%D9%81%DB%8C-%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%86-%D8%B3%D9%86%DA%AF-%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%B1-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u06af\u0631\u0648\u0647 \u06a9\u0627\u0631\u062e\u0627\u0646\u062c\u0627\u062a \u0648 \u0645\u0639\u0627\u062f\u0646 \u0633\u0646\u06af \u0634\u062c\u0631\u0647<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sangyab.com\/articles\/%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%B1%D8%B3%DB%8C-%D8%B8%D8%B1%D9%81%DB%8C%D8%AA-%D8%AA%D9%88%D9%84%DB%8C%D8%AF-%D8%B3%D9%86%DA%AF-%D8%B3%D8%A7%D8%AE%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86%DB%8C-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sangyab.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u06f1\u06f0<\/td><td>Turkish mines and producers (e.g. Afyon, Denizli region producers)<\/td><td>T\u00fcrkiye<\/td><td>Producer and processor<\/td><td>Country-wide estimate: <strong>About 3,000,000 tons of blocks\/year<\/strong> and processed slab production capacity ~<strong>\u06f1\u06f3 million m\u00b2\/year<\/strong> (industrial\/commercial estimates).<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.demiraglar.com\/2021\/08\/27\/marble-in-turkey-and-the-world\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">demiraglar.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.work-tops.com\/blogs\/news\/stones-of-turkey-episode-2?srsltid=AfmBOooAKxaBxrh1xLDG5ASXt5RRRs0L0uxlY3p4B01CIP4lpK5f8APb&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.work-tops.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u06f1\u06f1<\/td><td>Large local Turkish manufacturers (e.g. Delta Marble and export companies)<\/td><td>T\u00fcrkiye<\/td><td>Extraction and processing<\/td><td>Large companies in the Afyon region announce high production and export capacities (variable numbers and based on company reports).<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deltamarble.com\/turkey-marble-suppliers\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Delta Marble<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u06f1\u06f2<\/td><td>Other major global players (examples: national\/multinational companies in Spain, Brazil, India)<\/td><td>Spain, Brazil, India and&#8230;<\/td><td>Extraction and processing groups<\/td><td>Many major global players have declared high m\u00b2 or m\u00b3 capacity; group figures can be extracted from companies&#8217; annual reports.<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stoneworld.com\/articles\/87696-developments-continue-for-worldwide-supplier-levantina?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stone World<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/stoneupdate.com\/polycor-acquires-north-carolina-granite\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stoneupdate.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important points about accuracy and missing data<\/h1>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Differences in reporting:<\/strong> For things like Carrara, different figures are seen in different sources (e.g. 200k t\/yr in scientific sources and sometimes higher estimates in news\/economic reports) \u2014 the reason could be differences in &#8220;geographical scope&#8221; (only specific active quarries in a region or all surrounding sites) or &#8220;year of sampling&#8221;. (Example: Carrara). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scientificamerican.com\/article\/the-marble-quarries-of-carrara\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scientific American<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/carrara-marble-mountains-italy-billion-tuscany-2019-6?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Business Insider<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Iran:<\/strong> General market data (e.g. number of factories and slab production figures) are published by Iranian industry databases: for example, the \u201cIran Stone Market\u201d report mentions <strong>~\u06f6\u06f0\u06f0\u06f0 factories<\/strong>, of which <strong>~\u06f5\u06f0\u06f0 are modern factories with a production of ~160 million m\u00b2\/year<\/strong> \u2014 this data is useful for estimating the total national capacity. However, the exact capacity of each mine\/company is usually stated in the company report or exploitation license, and it is necessary to refer to those documents. <a href=\"https:\/\/iranstone.org\/%D8%A2%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B2%D8%A7%D 8%B1-%D8%B3%D9%86%DA%AF-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iranstone.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Macro Summary (National Statistics)<\/h1>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Iran has an annual production of <strong>\u06f1\u06f2 million tons of decorative stone<\/strong>, ranking fourth in the world. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isna.ir\/news\/1401071909664\/%D9%88%D8%AC%D9%88%D8%AF-%DB%B8%DB%B0%DB%B9-%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%AF%D9%86-%D8%BA%DB%8C%D8%B1%D9%81%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%DA%A9%D8%B4%D9%88%D8%B1-%D8%B1% D8%AA%D8%A8%D9%87-%DA%86%D9%87%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%85-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D 9%88%D9%84%DB%8C%D8%AF-%D8%B3%D9%86%DA%AF-%D8%AA%D8%B2%D8%A6%DB%8C%D9%86%DB%8C?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Isna<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are about <strong>\u06f1\u06f3\u06f0\u06f0 quarries<\/strong> and <strong>~\u06f5\u06f0\u06f0\u06f0 factories<\/strong> operating\/registered in Iran (Industrial Statistics). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imico.org\/detail\/news\/1064?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">imico.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selected list of Iranian marble quarries (indicator rows)<\/h1>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each row: &#8220;Mineral name\/region \u2014 Province \u2014 Rock type \u2014 Reported capacity (if any) \u2014 Reference&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dehbid Marble Mine (Chahmorghi and other areas)<\/strong> \u2014 Fars Province (Dehbid) \u2014 Dehbid Marble (white to cream with veins) \u2014 <em>The exact capacity of the mine is not officially reported in public sources; Dehbid is one of the largest and most well-known marble production areas in Iran.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/dibaroyalstone.com\/blog\/%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%86-%D8%B3%D9%86%DA%AF-%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%B1%DB%8C%D8%AA-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dibaroyalstone.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Harsin Marble Quarry<\/strong> \u2014 Kermanshah Province (Harsin) \u2014 White\/Light Marble and Commercial Types \u2014 <em>Specifications and some advertisements for the sale of slabs and blocks have been published; the numerical capacity of the quarry is reported in local business profiles.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/iranstonecontact.com\/fa\/quarries\/marble?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IranStoneContact<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/irancounter.com\/blog\/best-iran-marble?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Iran Counter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adavi Marble Mine (Khor and Biabanak)<\/strong> \u2014 Isfahan Province (Khor and Biabanak) \u2014 Adavi Marble \u2014 <em>Famous and Exported; Exact capacity not reported in public sources.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crystal-stone.ir\/2023\/11\/%D8%A8%D9%87%D8%AA%D8%B1%DB%8C%D9%86-%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%86-%D8%B3%D9%86%DA%AF-%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%B1%DB%8C%D8%AA-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%DA%A9%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%86%D8%AF%D8%9F\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crystal Stone<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gohere Marble Mine (Khoramabad \/ Lorestan)<\/strong> \u2014 Lorestan Province (Gohere \/ Khoramabad) \u2014 Marble\/Marble \u2014 <em>It is mentioned in the list of prominent marble mines in Iran; Capacity not mentioned in commercial sources.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/shajarehstone.com\/%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%B1%D9%81%DB%8C-%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%86-%D8%B3%D9%86%DA%AF-%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%B1-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shajareh Stone Factories and Quarries Group<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marble areas of Markazi Province \u2014 Mahallat (including Mahallat Blue Emperador Marble)<\/strong> \u2014 Markazi Province (Mahallat, Delijan, Khomein) \u2014 Types of marble and travertine \u2014 <strong>Numerical example:<\/strong> \u00abMahallat Blue Emperador Marble \u2014 Monthly production: ~1000 tons\u00bb (advertisement\/mine profile on a commercial portal). <a href=\"https:\/\/iranstonecontact.com\/fa\/quarries\/marble?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IranStoneContact<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/ronaksang.com\/building-stone-quarries-in-iran\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Building Stone Quarries | Ronak Stone<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nahavand Marble \/ Hamedan Marble<\/strong> \u2014 Hamedan Province\/Neighboring \u2014 Nahavand Marble (commercial varieties) \u2014 <em>The county&#8217;s commercial and industrial sources give the name of the mine\/type; Public numerical capacity not published.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/mirzaeestone.com\/%D8%A8%D9%87%D8%AA%D8%B1%DB%8C%D9%86-%D8%B3%D9%86%DA%AF%D9%87%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%B1%DB%8C%D8%AA-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%88-%DA%A9%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%AF\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mirzaee Stone Industries<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Several regions in Isfahan Province (Kashan, Aran and Bidgol, Najafabad, Anarak, Joshaghan, Lashtar, Mahkam, etc.)<\/strong> \u2014 Isfahan Province \u2014 Diverse regional marble \u2014 <em>Isfahan Province is one of the main poles of marble extraction; The list of small and medium-sized mines is numerous and the capacities are mentioned on a case-by-case basis on the company\/advertisement website.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/shajarehstone.com\/%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%B1%D9%81%DB%8C-%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%86-%D8%B3%D9%86%DA%AF-%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%B1-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shajareh Stone Factories and Mines Group<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sangyab.com\/articles\/%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%B1%D8%B3%DB%8C-%D8%B8%D8%B1%D9%81%DB%8C%D8%AA-%D8%AA%D9%88%D9%84%DB%8C%D 8%AF-%D8%B3%D9%86%DA%AF-%D8%B3%D8%A7%D8%AE%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86%DB%8C-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sangyab.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marble mines of Yazd province<\/strong> \u2014 Yazd province \u2014 Local and export marbles \u2014 <em>Several mines and processing plants are active in the province; Detailed statistics are published in provincial reports and company websites.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/mirzaeestone.com\/%D8%A8%D9%87%D8%AA%D8%B1%DB%8C%D9%86-%D8%B3%D9%86%DA%AF%D9%87%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%B1%DB%8C%D8%AA-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%88-%DA%A9%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%AF\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mirzaee Stone Industries<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marble Quarries in Kerman Province (Mining Cities and Areas)<\/strong> \u2014 Kerman Province \u2014 Marble and Other Decorative Stones \u2014 <em>Regional mines with variable production; capacity report scattered in local sources.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/ronaksang.com\/building-stone-quarries-in-iran\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Building Stone | Ronak Sang<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Online business directories (examples: IranStoneContact, ShajarehStone, etc.)<\/strong> \u2014 Numerous listings of \u201ccoupe\/slab\u201d quarries with technical specifications and some monthly production\/reserve numbers (e.g., a potential reserve of 200,000 tons for a mine declared in the profile). <em>These sources are useful for extracting initial operational figures, but most of the numbers are extracted from company reports\/advertisements.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/iranstonecontact.com\/fa\/quarries\/marble?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IranStoneContact<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/shajarehstone.com\/%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%B1%D9%81%DB%8C-%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%86-%D8%B3%D9%86%DA%AF-%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%B1-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Group of Factories and Companies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internationally renowned marble quarries<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u06f1. <strong>Carrara Quarries, Italy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Annual capacity:<\/strong> About <strong>\u06f4 to 5 million tons<\/strong> of marble extraction <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/amp\/features\/longform\/2025\/5\/11\/resistance-and-extractivism-inside-carrara-italys-home-of-white-marble?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Al Jazeera<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/this-mine-has-produced-more-marble-than-anywhere-on-earth?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WIRED<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some sources have recorded figures as high as <strong>\u06f1 million tons per year<\/strong>, but official figures closer to <strong>\u06f4\u2013\u06f5 million tons<\/strong> are more reliable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefreelibrary.com\/Marble%2BIs%2BLife%3A%2BThe%2BQuarries%2Bof%2BCarrara%2C%2BTuscany.-a0130293637?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Free Library<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/amp\/features\/longform\/2025\/5\/11\/resistance-and-extractivism-inside-carrara-italys-home-of-white-marble?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Al Jazeera<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong> This region is one of the largest and most well-known marble mining centers in the world and is considered the most important supplier of marble to Europe and the United States <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scientificamerican.com\/article\/the-marble-quarries-of-carrara\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scientific American<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nssmag.com\/en\/lifestyle\/42146\/italian-marble-carrara-quarries-sustainability?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nss magazine<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u06f2. <strong>Thassos Mine, Greece<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>RH (Rahoni) Quarry:<\/strong> Extraction capacity <strong>\u06f6,\u06f0\u06f0\u06f0 m\u00b3 per year<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iktinos.gr\/quarries\/thassos-rh-quarry\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iktinos.gr+1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PR Quarry:<\/strong> Capacity of about <strong>\u06f1\u06f0,\u06f0\u06f0\u06f0 m\u00b3 per year<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iktinos.gr\/quarries\/thassos-pr-quarry\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iktinos.gr<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>D.N. Haritopoulos Company Production Volume:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Block extraction: <strong>\u06f5,\u06f0\u06f0\u06f0 m\u00b3<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solids and waste: <strong>\u06f3\u06f5,\u06f0\u06f0\u06f0 tons<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slab: <strong>\u06f2\u06f0,\u06f0\u06f0\u06f0 m\u00b2<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tiles: <strong>\u06f9\u06f0,\u06f0\u06f0\u06f0 m\u00b2<\/strong> per year <a href=\"https:\/\/www.haritopoulos-marble.gr\/index.php\/en\/21-galleries\/quarry?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">haritopoulos-marble.gr<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moschous Company has also announced an extraction capacity of about <strong>\u06f8,\u06f0\u06f0\u06f0 m\u00b3<\/strong> or equivalent to <strong>\u06f4\u06f0\u06f0,\u06f0\u06f0\u06f0 m\u00b2<\/strong> slabs per year <a href=\"https:\/\/moschous.com\/index.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">moschous.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u06f3. <strong>Konia\/Pyrgos and other Greek mines<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The area focused on marble mining in <strong>Eastern Macedonia<\/strong> includes Thassos, Pirgos, Volakas, etc., with more than <strong>\u06f2\u06f0\u06f0,\u06f0\u06f0\u06f0 m\u00b3<\/strong> extracted annually <a href=\"https:\/\/stonegroup.gr\/blog\/profile-of-greek-marble-quarries\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stone Group International<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u06f4. <strong>William Vennai SpA (Fantiscritti area), Italy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Annual marble block extraction of approximately <strong>\u06f6\u06f0,\u06f0\u06f0\u06f0 tons<\/strong>, with the potential to increase to <strong>\u06f1\u06f0\u06f0,\u06f0\u06f0\u06f0 tons<\/strong> through collaboration with affiliated companies <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aggbusiness.com\/ab4\/news\/latest-sandvik-screening-star-work-carrara-italy-white-marble-quarries?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">aggbusiness.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comparison table of international index mines<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Country<\/th><th>Mine \/ Company<\/th><th>Annual extraction capacity<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Italy (Carrara)<\/td><td>The entire Carrara region<\/td><td>~\u06f4\u2013\u06f5 million tons <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/amp\/features\/longform\/2025\/5\/11\/resistance-and-extractivism-inside-carrara-italys-home-of-white-marble?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Al Jazeera<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Greece (Thassos)<\/td><td>RH Mine<\/td><td>\u06f6,\u06f0\u06f0\u06f0 m\u00b3 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iktinos.gr\/quarries\/thassos-rh-quarry\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iktinos.gr<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>PR Mine<\/td><td>\u06f1\u06f0,\u06f0\u06f0\u06f0 m\u00b3 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iktinos.gr\/quarries\/thassos-pr-quarry\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iktinos.gr<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>D. N. Haritopoulos (whole collection)<\/td><td>\u06f5,\u06f0\u06f0\u06f0 m\u00b3 blocks + other products <a href=\"https:\/\/www.haritopoulos-marble.gr\/index.php\/en\/21-galleries\/quarry?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">haritopoulos-marble.gr<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Moschous (factory + mine)<\/td><td>\u06f8,\u06f0\u06f0\u06f0 m\u00b3 \u06cc\u0627 \u06f4\u06f0\u06f0,\u06f0\u06f0\u06f0 m\u00b2 <a href=\"https:\/\/moschous.com\/index.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">moschous.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>East Macedonia Region (mining cluster)<\/td><td>\u062a\u0648\u062a\u0627\u0644 &gt;200,000 m\u00b3 <a href=\"https:\/\/stonegroup.gr\/blog\/profile-of-greek-marble-quarries\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stone Group International<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Italy<\/td><td>William Vennai SpA<\/td><td>\u06f6\u06f0,\u06f0\u06f0\u06f0\u2013\u06f1\u06f0\u06f0,\u06f0\u06f0\u06f0 \u062a\u0646 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aggbusiness.com\/ab4\/news\/latest-sandvik-screening-star-work-carrara-italy-white-marble-quarries?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">aggbusiness.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This article provides a brief and scientific overview of marble extraction methods worldwide and in Iran, the new technologies used (machinery, automation, and cutting tools), and examples of advanced mines and units. 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