Pre-revenue OperationsA complete lack of operating revenue means the company cannot self-fund activities and has no margin buffer. This structural dependence on non-operating funding elevates execution and financing risk, reducing resilience to adverse market or fundraising conditions over the medium term.
Consistent Negative Free Cash FlowPersistent negative free cash flow forces recurring capital raises or dilution and constrains the ability to scale exploration. Over months, continued outflows increase funding risk, pressure equity holders, and can delay or limit drilling programs if fresh capital is unavailable.
Eroding Equity From Ongoing BurnA declining equity base over several years signals cumulative losses reducing balance sheet resilience. If the trend persists, it impairs bargaining power in joint ventures, limits non-dilutive options, and raises the probability of more dilutive financings to sustain exploration programs.