A drawback to fire assays is that they are very disruptive; however, if performed on exploration-stage properties that is typically not a problem.

Source: https://investingnews.com/twiga-partnership-shows-the-transformative-impact-of-mining-says-barrick/

The prospect generator model has become one of the resource industry’s best strategies for minimizing risks associated with exploration-stage projects.

Source: https://investingnews.com/benton-receives-100000-option-payment-from-rio-tinto-exploration-for-baril-lake-west-project/

Uranium Energy's recently completed purchase of an exploration-stage property in Canada’s Athabasca Basin is reviewed.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4634672-uranium-energy-investors-waiting-production-start?source=feed_all_articles