RRM made a real good post on that a while back with some good analysis based on the price of gold. That would be a nice post to bring back up here..
I do know it is Johns intention to start the mining processes just as soon as all the permits are granted. He is indicating that will be very soon.
Its not just GOLD that is in the works to be extracted. The plans are to make use of all the different mineral value in the mines!
I would anticipate seeing the operations commencing this spring early summer if not sooner.
There have been some extremely positive developments on the company solving all the issues around the shares and TA and should be some public announcements shortly...