Old timers here remember what became Pershing Gold? They were going to do a deal with LBSR, but walked. Just now they've raised 6 million to advance to production a closed mine in northern Nevada.

As I have been pointing out, money is coming back into the sector, though exploration comanies are bringing up the rear.

http://www.mining.com/pershing-gold-raises-6-million-advance-nevada-mine/