Rapid Critical Metals Limited engages in the exploration and evaluation of mineral resource properties in Africa, the United States, and internationally. It explores for nickel and copper deposits. It holds 100% interest in the Nyanga Magmatic nickel copper project with two exploration licenses covering an area of approximately 2,725 square kilometers located in Southern Gabon. The company also has an agreement to acquire 80% interest in the Bend Nickel Project that covers an area of approximately 12 square kilometers located in Zimbabwe. It holds River Gallium-Germanium project located in New England Fold Belt of New South Wales, Australia. The company was formerly known as Rapid Lithium Limited and changed its name to Rapid Critical Metals Limited in May 2025. Rapid Critical Metals Limited was incorporated in 2021 and is based in Sydney, Australia.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 0.00% | — |
| 10 July | 0.00% | — |
| 9 July | 0.00% | — |
| 8 July | 0.00% | — |
| 7 July | 0.00% | — |
| 6 July | 0.00% | — |
| 3 July | 0.00% | — |
| 2 July | 0.00% | — |
| 1 July | 0.00% | — |
Rapid Critical (RCM) Short Interest Summary
Rapid Critical (RCM) currently has 0.00% of its shares sold short (25 thousand shares, worth approximately $1K), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes RCM the #650 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in RCM is up 0.00% over the past week and up 0.00% over the past month. RCM is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent RCM Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 0.00% | 0.0M | $0.03 |
| 10 July 2026 | 0.00% | 0.0M | $0.03 |
| 9 July 2026 | 0.00% | 0.0M | $0.03 |
| 8 July 2026 | 0.00% | 0.0M | $0.03 |
| 7 July 2026 | 0.00% | 0.0M | $0.03 |
| 6 July 2026 | 0.00% | 0.0M | $0.03 |
| 3 July 2026 | 0.00% | 0.0M | $0.03 |
| 2 July 2026 | 0.00% | 0.0M | $0.03 |
| 1 July 2026 | 0.00% | 0.0M | $0.03 |
| 30 June 2026 | 0.00% | 0.0M | $0.03 |
RCM Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rapid Critical (RCM)'s current short interest?
Rapid Critical (RCM) currently has a short interest of 0.00% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.00% of RCM'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 RCM heavily shorted on the ASX?
RCM has a relatively low short interest of 0.00%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for RCM investors?
Short interest in RCM shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.00%, RCM's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this RCM 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 RCM.