Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements of Massey Energy Company and in the related prospectuses of our reports dated March 1, 2010, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Massey Energy Company and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Massey Energy Company, included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2009:
| Registration Statement Number | Description |
| 333-161226 | Form S-8, pertaining to the Massey Energy Company Amended and Restated 2006 Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan |
| 333-152776 | Form S-3, pertaining to the issuance of senior convertible debt securities and common stock. |
| 333-131415 | Form S-4, pertaining to the issuance of senior debt securities. |
| 333-118601 | Form S-8, pertaining to the Massey Energy Company 1997 Restricted Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors. |
| 333-118600 | Form S-8, pertaining to the Massey Energy Company Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors. |
| 333-115757 | Form S-3, pertaining to the issuance of senior convertible debt securities. |
| 333-61704 | Form S-8, pertaining to Massey Energy Company’s Coal Company Salary Deferral and Profit Sharing Plan. |
| 333-37153 | Form S-8, pertaining to the Massey Executive Deferred Compensation Program. |
| 333-32696 | Form S-8, pertaining to the Massey Energy Company 1999 Executive Performance Incentive Plan. |
| 333-22157 | Form S-8, pertaining to the Massey Energy Company 1988 Executive Stock Plan. |
| 333-18151 | Form S-8, pertaining to the Massey Energy Company 1996 Executive Stock Plan. |
/s/Ernst & Young LLP
Richmond, Virginia
March 1, 2010