Coal snared in headwind as traders flee $300 billion market

Mining tycoon Clive Palmer said China-owned conglomerate CITIC Pacific has "raped and disrespected" Australians.

EY's Canadian Mining Eye index shows a 9% loss in Q4 2013 and 45% for the year.

But the company warns the resolution also calls for further audits of the Kumtor operation and continue pursuing claims for environmental and economic damages, which Centerra disputes.

One other miner is still missing.

Analysts claim Sub-Saharan Africa's investment environment is deteriorating.

The company hadn't paid much attention to deep water plays in the country until recently when fiscal terms became more favorable.

“Suppliers all need to add value by helping miners to mine smarter so they reduce their cost of mining...

But the industry also led a 12% drop in total releases in 2012.

Company says conditions underground remain challenging due to smoke and small landslides.