Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption “Experts” in the Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-) and related Prospectus of Foresight Energy LP for the registration of its common units and to the incorporation by reference therein of our report dated March 1, 2017, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Foresight Energy LP included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2016, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
St. Louis, Missouri
February 9, 2018
