Coal (Lignite) Mines in Kentucky
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Coal (Lignite) Mining in Kentucky
Kentucky has 3 coal (lignite)-related mine and mineral deposit locations recorded in federal databases. None are currently listed as active, but historical records document past production and geological occurrences. Data comes from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System and MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration records.
By County
| County | Sites |
|---|---|
| Perry County | 2 |
| McLean County | 1 |
Coal (Lignite) Mines
| Mine | County | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhorn Prep Plant | Perry | Facility | Abandoned |
| Erby No 4 | Perry | Underground | Abandoned and Sealed |
| McLean County Mine | McLean | Surface | Abandoned |
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