 The Nuraxi Figus coalmine in Gonnesa, Sardinia, Italy, seen from Monte Sirai. | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Sardinia | |
| Country | Italy |
| Production | |
| Products | sub-bituminous coal |
The Carbosulcis Coal Mine (or Nuraxi Figus) is a coal mine located in Sardinia. The mine has coal reserves amounting to 2.5 billion tonnes of sub-bituminous coal, one of the largest coal reserves in Europe and the world. The mine closed its coal production activities in 2018,[1] following a negotiation with the European Commission concerning state aid to the mine.[2] Its annual production capacity in 2012 amounted in 1.5 million tonnes.[3] In 2024, the mine owner agreed to use the mine for a pumped hydro energy storage project beginning in 2026.[4]
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