I think it depends on what year, but the only resource that I know of that West Virginia mines is coal.
West virginia is known for their coal. It was discovered in Wst Virginia by John Peter Salley in 1742. West Virgina mines hundred million tons of coal anullay.
west virginia, pennslvania, kentucky, wyoming
The states with the most surface coal mines in the United States are Wyoming, West Virginia, and Kentucky. These states have a long history of coal mining and significant reserves of coal, contributing to their high number of surface mines.
Most coal mines are in the Appalachian regions of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, and Kentucky. But there are other mines in the Midwest, notably Ohio and Illinois. The largest production comes from newer mines in the West. Of the 27 states producing coal, the states with the largest volume of production are : Wyoming (nearly the volume of all other states combined!) West Virginia Kentucky Pennsylvania Texas Montana Illinois Virginia North Dakota Colorado Indiana New Mexico Utah Ohio Alabama Arizona
The oldest coal mines in the United States are primarily located in Pennsylvania, with the Anthracite coal region being particularly significant. Coal mining in this area dates back to the late 18th century, around the 1760s. Other early coal mining areas include parts of Virginia and West Virginia, which also have a rich history of coal extraction.
Walter R. Thurmond has written: 'The Logan coal field of West Virginia' -- subject(s): Coal mines and mining
West Virginia leads the nation in underground coal mining with 193 underground mines that produced 99.6 million metric short tons in 2001.
Appalachian Plateaus Province
You would find more coal mines in the Southeast region of the United States, particularly in states like West Virginia, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania. These states are known for their abundant coal reserves and long history of coal mining.
L. K. Herndon has written: 'West Virginia coal seams and their drainage' -- subject(s): Coal mines and mining, Mine drainage
Coal mining is the major industry in West Virginia.