EMG-MRT, MRT and VICO sign Marina Square and Singapore stone cooperation MOU
The cooperation sets out proposed Ilimanu marble applications at Marina Square and plans for a Singapore Timor-Leste Stone Promotion Center.
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Building Timor-Leste’s
Future in Stone.
From Ilimanu’s natural resource to a new national industry. EMG-MRT is developing an integrated stone ecosystem connecting responsible quarrying, local manufacturing, architecture, design and international markets.
A new industrial chapter
Not just a quarry.
A new industry for Timor-Leste.
EMG-MRT Ilimanu brings together Elegant Marble Group and Murak Rai Timor, E.P., Timor-Leste’s state-owned mining company. Our shared ambition is to connect the country’s natural stone with local skills, manufacturing and international markets.
Meet EMG-MRTIlimanu, Manatuto
A world-class resource with long-term industrial potential.
The Ilimanu White Marble Project is the foundation of our development strategy: turning geological potential into lasting industrial value in Timor-Leste.
The project
Ilimanu
Ilimanu
White Marble
High-purity calcitic marble, with the potential to support a new domestic stone-processing and export industry.
- 125 million m³
- Estimated marble deposit¹
- Manatuto
- Project location
- Integrated
- Resource, processing & markets
- In development
- Site & infrastructure progressing
From resource to industry
Building value
at every stage.
Our development model connects the resource with the people, facilities and markets that give it lasting value.
- 01
Quarry
Responsible extraction and long-term resource stewardship.
- 02
Processing
Tiles, mosaics, slabs, cut-to-size and architectural stone.
- 03
Industrial Park
Planned shared infrastructure and partner-operated production capacity.
- 04
Architecture
Stone applications for civic, commercial and private projects.
- 05
Design & Culture
Furniture, objects, craftsmanship and creative industries.
- 06
Global Markets
Regional and international commercial partnerships.
The industrial platform
From project operator to industry platform developer.
The next stage is designed around shared infrastructure and specialist partners, creating the conditions for an industry to grow around Ilimanu.
Resource & ESG
Long-term resource planning, environmental management and standards for responsible development.
Industrial Park
Planned processing spaces, logistics, utilities and facilities that support local manufacturing.
Partnership & investment
Opportunities for operators, manufacturers, distributors and technology partners to participate.
Culture, art & design
Connecting Timor stone with architectural products, craftsmanship and contemporary design.
Timor Marble
A new origin of premium natural stone.
Discover white marble from Ilimanu and the material possibilities we are developing for architecture, interiors and the public realm.
Explore Timor MarbleApplications & possibilities
Stone becomes place.
From the spaces we share to the details we touch. These applications illustrate the opportunities ahead for Timor stone.
Project progress
From preparation
to implementation.
Practical steps in regulation, infrastructure and commercial cooperation are shaping the next stage of the Ilimanu project.
- January 2026
Environmental licence
Category B licence received for exploration and evaluation at Ilimanu.
- May 2026
Investment development
The integrated marble industrial proposal was presented to TradeInvest.
- June–July 2026
Site & infrastructure In progress
Boundary verification and the start of access-road construction.
- 25 August 2026
Declaration of Benefit
Investment certificate received from the Government of Timor-Leste.
- 28 August 2026
Marina Square cooperation
MOU signed with MRT and VICO for proposed marble applications and a Singapore promotion centre.
Sustainability & community
Long-term value
built locally.
A stone industry should create opportunity where it begins. Our approach brings environmental responsibility together with local employment, skills and community participation.
Environment
Environmental management, resource efficiency and rehabilitation planning through each stage of development.
Community
Local engagement, procurement and employment opportunities rooted in Ilimanu.
Governance
A public–private partnership with clear accountability and regulatory coordination.
Skills
Building Timorese technical capability across the stone value chain.
Partnerships
Build the next
stone industry with us.
We welcome conversations with partners who can bring experience, capability and a long-term commitment to Timor-Leste.
Investors & operators
Explore industrial investment, processing capacity and the next stages of project development.
Start a conversationArchitects & developers
Discuss material selection, architectural applications and technical collaboration.
Start a conversationDistributors & buyers
Talk with us about materials, future supply and regional market opportunities.
Start a conversationInstitutions & technology
Connect through training, research, equipment and technical cooperation.
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Progress in motion.
EMG-MRT Receives Declaration of Benefit Investment Certificate
EMG-MRT Ilimanu has received its Declaration of Benefit Investment Certificate from the Government of Timor-Leste, marking a major milestone for the Ilimanu Marble Project in Manatuto.
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EMG-MRT Commences Construction of Access Road for Ilimanu White Marble Project
EMG-MRT Ilimanu has commenced construction of the access road serving the Ilimanu White Marble Project in Manatuto Municipality, marking the project's transition from planning into physical implementation.
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