Coal Mining, Kentucky Geological Survey, University of Kentucky
WEBJan 5, 2023 · Coal Mining. According to the Kentucky Department of Mines and Minerals, million tons of coal was mined in Kentucky in 2000; 62 percent (81 million tons) was from underground mines and 38 percent (50 million tons) was from surface mines. There were 264 active underground mines and 240 active surface mines in Kentucky in 2000.