Lotus Resources Limited engages in the exploration and development of uranium projects in Africa. The company owns an 85% interest in the Kayelekera uranium project located in Malawi; and owns 100% interest in the Letlhakane uranium project situated in Botswana. The company was formerly known as Hylea Metals Limited and changed its name to Lotus Resources Limited in August 2019. Lotus Resources Limited was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Perth, Australia.
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Lotus Resources Limited engages in the exploration and development of uranium projects in Africa. The company owns an 85% interest in the Kayelekera uranium project located in Malawi; and owns 100% interest in the Letlhakane uranium project situated in Botswana.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | — | — |
| 27 Aug | — | — |
| 26 Aug | — | — |
| 25 Aug | 13.87% | — |
| 24 Aug | 13.58% | — |
| 21 Aug | 13.62% | — |
| 20 Aug | 14.12% | — |
| 19 Aug | 16.92% | — |
| 18 Aug | 15.72% | — |
| 17 Aug | 17.19% | — |
| 14 Aug | 17.07% | — |
| 13 Aug | 15.36% | — |
Lotus Resources LTD (LOT) Short Interest Summary
Lotus Resources LTD (LOT) currently has 13.87% of its shares sold short (75.9 million shares, worth approximately $20.1 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 25 August 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes LOT the #2 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in LOT is down 1.85% over the past week and down 8.62% over the past month. LOT is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent LOT Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | 13.87% | 75.9M | $0.28 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 13.58% | 74.3M | $0.28 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 13.62% | 74.5M | $0.24 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 14.12% | 77.2M | $0.25 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 16.92% | 72.6M | $0.25 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 15.72% | 67.4M | $0.25 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 17.19% | 73.7M | $0.25 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 17.07% | 73.2M | $0.23 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 15.36% | 65.9M | $0.23 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 13.84% | 59.3M | $0.24 |
LOT Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lotus Resources LTD (LOT)'s current short interest?
Lotus Resources LTD (LOT) currently has a short interest of 13.87% of total shares outstanding. This means 13.87% of LOT'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 LOT heavily shorted on the ASX?
Yes. With 13.87% of its shares sold short, LOT is considered heavily shorted — short interest above 10% is generally regarded as high. LOT is currently ranked #2 among the most shorted stocks on the ASX.
What does short interest mean for LOT investors?
Short interest in LOT shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 13.87%, LOT's high short interest could signal strong bearish sentiment — or potential for a short squeeze if the price rises. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this LOT 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 LOT.