Everyone should read again this one paragraph from this morning's PR.
No way on Earth does that not show intent to begin mining production.
With this additional permit, the Company is permitted to begin installing equipment and preparing the designated mining area for commencement of mining operations. The Company acquired the Storm Water Permit in addition to permits received for Small Mining Operations (State of Utah, received April 2007), Small Mine Reclamation (State of Utah, received April 2007), Right of Way Grant Over Federal Land (US Dept. of Interior-BLM, received June 2007), and Amended Small Mining Operations (State of Utah, received October 2007).