EXHIBIT 23.1

               Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors

     We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the
Registration Statement (Form S-3) and related Prospectus of Massey Energy
Company for the registration of $132 million of 4.75% convertible senior notes
due 2023 and to the incorporation by reference therein of our report dated March
26, 2003, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of
Massey Energy Company included in its Annual Report (10-K), as amended, for the
year ended December 31, 2002, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

                                        /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Richmond, Virginia
July 17, 2003