Persistent Cash BurnSustained negative operating and free cash flow forces dependence on external financing to sustain exploration. Over months this raises dilution and execution risk, constrains ability to follow-up on discoveries, and can impede long-term project advancement absent new capital.
Highly Volatile RevenueSevere revenue swings and an annual collapse reduce visibility into future cash generation and undermine planning for multi-year exploration programs. This volatility makes budgeting, partner negotiations and steady project funding more difficult over a 2–6 month horizon.
Weak, Inconsistent EarningsRecurring losses and inconsistent returns mean profitability is not yet repeatable. For an exploration firm this elevates execution and investment risk and limits ability to self-fund development, increasing reliance on capital markets or partners for sustained operations.