Cauldron Energy Limited engages in the exploration and development of mineral properties in Australia. The company explores for uranium, nickel, copper, platinum group element, and sand deposits. It holds 100% interests in the Yanrey uranium project comprising 16 granted exploration tenements and 4 exploration licenses covering an area of approximately 1,340 square kilometers located in Northwest Western Australia; and WA sands project consisting of three river sand tenements and two tenements which covers an area of 49 square kilometers. The company was formerly known as Scimitar Resources Limited and changed its name to Cauldron Energy Limited in June 2009. Cauldron Energy Limited was incorporated in 2002 and is based in Subiaco, Australia.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | — | — |
| 27 Aug | — | — |
| 26 Aug | — | — |
| 25 Aug | 2.17% | — |
| 24 Aug | 2.21% | — |
| 21 Aug | 2.22% | — |
| 20 Aug | 2.21% | — |
| 19 Aug | 2.24% | — |
| 18 Aug | 2.21% | — |
| 17 Aug | 2.14% | — |
| 14 Aug | 2.06% | — |
| 13 Aug | 2.04% | — |
Cauldron Energy LTD (CXU) Short Interest Summary
Cauldron Energy LTD (CXU) currently has 2.17% of its shares sold short (44.2 million shares, worth approximately $4.9 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 25 August 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes CXU the #144 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in CXU is down 0.04% over the past week and up 1.59% over the past month. CXU is part of the Energy sector on the ASX.
Recent CXU Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | 2.17% | 44.2M | $0.10 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 2.21% | 44.9M | $0.09 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 2.22% | 45.2M | $0.09 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 2.21% | 45.1M | $0.09 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 2.24% | 45.7M | $0.09 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 2.21% | 45.0M | $0.09 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 2.14% | 43.7M | $0.09 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 2.06% | 41.9M | $0.10 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 2.04% | 41.5M | $0.09 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 2.02% | 41.2M | $0.09 |
CXU Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cauldron Energy LTD (CXU)'s current short interest?
Cauldron Energy LTD (CXU) currently has a short interest of 2.17% of total shares outstanding. This means 2.17% of CXU'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 CXU heavily shorted on the ASX?
CXU has a relatively low short interest of 2.17%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for CXU investors?
Short interest in CXU shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 2.17%, CXU's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this CXU 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 CXU.