Critica Limited engages in the exploration and development of mineral resources in Australia. The company explores for thorium, uranium, zinc, lithium, bismuth, antimony, copper, gold, nickel, tin, and tungsten, as well as platinum grade and rare earth elements. Its flagship project is the 100% owned the Jupiter and the Brothers project located in Yalgoo, Western Australia. The company was formerly known as Venture Minerals Limited and changed its name to Critica Limited in September 2024. Critica Limited was incorporated in 2006 and is based in West Perth, Australia.
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Critica Limited engages in the exploration and development of mineral resources in Australia. The company explores for thorium, uranium, zinc, lithium, bismuth, antimony, copper, gold, nickel, tin, and tungsten, as well as platinum grade and rare earth elements.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | — | — |
| 27 Aug | — | — |
| 26 Aug | — | — |
| 25 Aug | 0.01% | — |
| 24 Aug | 0.01% | — |
| 21 Aug | 0.01% | — |
| 20 Aug | 0.01% | — |
| 19 Aug | 0.01% | — |
| 18 Aug | 0.01% | — |
| 17 Aug | 0.00% | — |
| 14 Aug | 0.00% | — |
| 13 Aug | 0.00% | — |
Criticaltd (CRI) Short Interest Summary
Criticaltd (CRI) currently has 0.01% of its shares sold short (165 thousand shares, worth approximately $3K), based on ASIC short position data reported on 25 August 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes CRI the #594 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in CRI is up 0.00% over the past week and up 0.00% over the past month. CRI is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent CRI Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | 0.01% | 0.2M | $0.02 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 0.01% | 0.2M | $0.02 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 0.01% | 0.2M | $0.02 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 0.01% | 0.2M | $0.02 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 0.01% | 0.2M | $0.02 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 0.01% | 0.2M | $0.02 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 0.00% | 0.1M | $0.02 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 0.00% | 0.1M | $0.02 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 0.00% | 0.1M | $0.02 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 0.00% | 0.1M | $0.02 |
CRI Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Criticaltd (CRI)'s current short interest?
Criticaltd (CRI) currently has a short interest of 0.01% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.01% of CRI's shares have been sold short by investors who expect the price to decline. This data is sourced from ASIC reports and updated daily.
Is CRI heavily shorted on the ASX?
CRI has a relatively low short interest of 0.01%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for CRI investors?
Short interest in CRI shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.01%, CRI's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this CRI short data come from?
Short position data is published by ASIC with a four trading day delay (T+4) and covers reported short positions as a percentage of total shares on issue. ASX Short Data also tracks daily gross short sales (T+1), securities lending, and director trades for CRI.