Another good prospect is Northern Dynasty Minerals (NAK or NDM). It was over $20 / share at the last gold peak recently down to 20 cents or so. They lay claim to potentially the largest undeveloped gold resource in the world in Alaska. Recently they've climbed up to $1.20 / share in just a few weeks. Worth checking out if you are serious about precious metals mining companies as a way to diversify out of the fiat system.
http://www.northerndynastyminerals.com/ndm/Home.asp