According to Claudio De Vincenti, the Carbosulcis coal pit doesn't necessarily have to close in December. The Undersecretary of Economic Development claims "the fact that it needs to close on December 31 isn't carved in stone"

In fact, he believes there is still a possibility that "other solutions might be found. Good news for the Carbonsulcis miners, who have spent their last 4 nights underground in protest.

Source - AGI

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