Pretty much everything in the original post of this thread is entirely outdated/wrong.
Up-to-date info can be found on the site:
https://thebitmines.com/
https://thebitmines.com/claim-payouts-in-depth/
https://thebitmines.com/shop/

Also, I recently became the owner on the 24th of May, 2013 so a lot has changed (https://thebitmines.com/the-bit-mines-leadership-change/)