Last year was an exciting year for investors in the metals space (GDX), but especially those holding Perseus Mining (OTCPK:PMNXF). The stock had gone virtually nowhere since Q3 2013 but finally managed to break out of a multi-year base last year, and strung together a 160% plus return. This recovery was tied to improved operating metrics at the company's two operating mines (Edikan and Sissingue), but also the beginning of construction at their new Yaoure Mine. While the Yaoure Mine should bring down the company's consolidated all-in sustaining costs and improve