Vault Minerals Limited engages in the exploration, mine development, mine operations and the sale of gold and gold/copper concentrate in Australia and Canada. The company operates through Leonora Operations (King of the Hills and Darlot operations), Mount Monger Operation, Deflector Region (Deflector and Rothsay operations), and Sugar Zone Operation segments. The company was formerly known as Red 5 Limited and changed its name to Vault Minerals Limited in September 2024. Vault Minerals Limited was incorporated in 1995 and is based in South Perth, Australia.
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VAULT MINERALS LTD ORDINARY
Vault Minerals Limited engages in the exploration, mine development, mine operations and the sale of gold and gold/copper concentrate in Australia and Canada. The company operates through Leonora Operations (King of the Hills and Darlot operations), Mount Monger Operation, Deflector Region (Deflector and Rothsay operations), and Sugar Zone Operation segments.
Fundamentals
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Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 0.74% | — |
| 10 July | 0.73% | — |
| 9 July | 0.41% | — |
| 8 July | 0.41% | — |
| 7 July | 0.41% | — |
| 6 July | 0.37% | — |
| 3 July | 0.33% | — |
| 2 July | 0.32% | — |
| 1 July | 0.32% | — |
Vault Minerals LTD (VAU) Short Interest Summary
Vault Minerals LTD (VAU) currently has 0.74% of its shares sold short (7.6 million shares, worth approximately $37.7 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes VAU the #276 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in VAU is up 0.37% over the past week and up 0.56% over the past month. VAU is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent VAU Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 0.74% | 7.6M | $4.91 |
| 10 July 2026 | 0.73% | 7.6M | $4.87 |
| 9 July 2026 | 0.41% | 4.3M | $4.72 |
| 8 July 2026 | 0.41% | 4.3M | $4.82 |
| 7 July 2026 | 0.41% | 4.2M | $4.98 |
| 6 July 2026 | 0.37% | 3.8M | $5.09 |
| 3 July 2026 | 0.33% | 3.4M | $4.56 |
| 2 July 2026 | 0.32% | 3.4M | $4.22 |
| 1 July 2026 | 0.32% | 3.4M | $4.11 |
| 30 June 2026 | 0.32% | 3.4M | $4.17 |
VAU Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vault Minerals LTD (VAU)'s current short interest?
Vault Minerals LTD (VAU) currently has a short interest of 0.74% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.74% of VAU'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 VAU heavily shorted on the ASX?
VAU has a relatively low short interest of 0.74%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for VAU investors?
Short interest in VAU shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.74%, VAU's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this VAU 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 VAU.