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Does Kentucky’s government retain surface or underground mineral rights when a patent is issued?

April 26, 2017government issued Kentucky Mineral patent Rights underground

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Does Kentucky’s government retain surface or underground mineral rights when a patent is issued?

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When a grant is issued finalizing a patent, the Commonwealth conveys title to all facets of the property, including surface and underground. There are no exclusions retained by state government for timber or minerals such as coal, oil or gas.