Dividends are not being paid.

I want to buy stock in a gold mining company. EQX TSE. This mine is located in my hometown, will be productive early 2024. Last time I checked shares were going for $8 per share. There is a note that “dividends are not being paid @ this time”. I get it they've just started, a lot of building going, TC Hwy relocated.. My question: Is there any advantage to buying now or should I wait till dividends start getting paid? I am a GIC, Mut funds type investor but would like to get into this.