Negative EBIT MarginPersistent negative EBIT indicates the business is not yet covering operating costs from revenues, creating a structural profitability gap. Without sustained margin expansion or cost reductions, this undermines long-term self-funding capacity and can erode equity if losses continue.
Negative Free Cash FlowNegative free cash flow limits strategic flexibility and forces dependence on external financing for growth or exploration spend. Over a 2-6 month horizon this can constrain capital allocation choices and raise dilution or refinancing risk if operational cash conversion stalls.
Very Small Operating Scale / Limited WorkforceA tiny headcount suggests limited internal capacity and higher key-person risk, which can slow project execution and corporate development. Structurally, scaling operations, maintaining controls, and delivering on exploration or development timelines may be more challenging.