{
  "id": 17572207,
  "title": "In the race for data centers, spotlights on still usable mines",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/nella-corsa-ai-data-center-riflettori-puntati-sulle-miniere-ancora",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-01T09:32:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Il Sole 24 Ore",
    "slug": "il-sole-24-ore",
    "url": "https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/nella-corsa-data-center-riflettori-puntati-miniere-ancora-utilizzabili-AJbngpzB"
  },
  "original_language": "it",
  "account": "Italy is considering repurposing abandoned mines as sites for new data centers, taking advantage of their stable temperatures and existing infrastructure. The first such data center, Intacture, has been opened in a dolomite mine in Predaia, Trentino, at a depth of 100 meters, and features a supercomputing platform for artificial intelligence. Another project, \"Digital Vault Sulcis\", is underway in a former coal mine in Nuraxi Figus, Sardinia, which will be powered entirely by renewable energy. A third project, Digital Metalla, has been proposed in the Iglesiente region of Sardinia, which would use the natural temperature stability and water resources of the site for cooling. Experts see benefits to using abandoned mines for data centers, including reduced land use and stable temperatures, but also highlight the need for careful planning and risk assessment.",
  "summary": "The race to build new data centers has begun and, among the potential sites, mines are also being considered. Especially those that are dormant but still have a valid infrastructure and...",
  "key_points": [
    "Italian data centers launched in former mines, like Predaia in Trentino.",
    "Pnrr project completes 100% resource allocation by 2024.",
    "Sardegna's Digital Vault Sulcis runs on 100% renewable energy."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}