Mining can be started after mainnet launch.

List of upcoming BTCP pools I found in BTCP thread.
https://suprnova.cc/
https://www.multipools.club/
https://lucky-mining.com.ua/
https://bitcoinprivate.cryptomineros.com/
https://aikapool.com/btcp/
http://btcprivate.pro/
https://btcp.ragnarpool.ovh/


Good news for miners! BTCP block reward was increased to 1.5625 BTCP with a halving every 210,000 blocks (~1 year).

https://twitter.com/bitcoinprivate/status/969255954565877760