Vulcan Energy Resources Limited engages in the geothermal energy, and lithium exploration and production activities in Europe, Germany, and Australia. The company is involved in exploration and development of battery materials and geothermal lithium; and provision of engineering services. It holds interests in the Phase One Lionheart Project. The company was formerly known as Koppar Resources Limited and changed its name to Vulcan Energy Resources Limited in September 2019. Vulcan Energy Resources Limited was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Perth, Australia.
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Vulcan Energy Resources Limited engages in the geothermal energy, and lithium exploration and production activities in Europe, Germany, and Australia. The company is involved in exploration and development of battery materials and geothermal lithium; and provision of engineering services.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 6.96% | — |
| 10 July | 6.86% | — |
| 9 July | 6.73% | — |
| 8 July | 6.70% | — |
| 7 July | 6.48% | — |
| 6 July | 6.33% | — |
| 3 July | 6.24% | — |
| 2 July | 6.24% | — |
| 1 July | 6.22% | — |
Vulcan Energy (VUL) Short Interest Summary
Vulcan Energy (VUL) currently has 6.96% of its shares sold short (33.3 million shares, worth approximately $92.6 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes VUL the #42 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in VUL is up 0.63% over the past week and up 1.10% over the past month. VUL is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent VUL Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 6.96% | 33.3M | $2.74 |
| 10 July 2026 | 6.86% | 32.8M | $2.87 |
| 9 July 2026 | 6.73% | 32.2M | $2.89 |
| 8 July 2026 | 6.70% | 32.0M | $2.95 |
| 7 July 2026 | 6.48% | 31.0M | $2.99 |
| 6 July 2026 | 6.33% | 30.3M | $3.05 |
| 3 July 2026 | 6.24% | 29.9M | $3.09 |
| 2 July 2026 | 6.24% | 29.9M | $3.06 |
| 1 July 2026 | 6.22% | 29.8M | $3.09 |
| 30 June 2026 | 6.22% | 29.8M | $3.05 |
VUL Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vulcan Energy (VUL)'s current short interest?
Vulcan Energy (VUL) currently has a short interest of 6.96% of total shares outstanding. This means 6.96% of VUL'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 VUL heavily shorted on the ASX?
VUL has a moderate level of short interest at 6.96%. While below the heavily shorted threshold of 10%, this indicates notable bearish positioning. VUL is currently ranked #42 among the most shorted stocks on the ASX.
What does short interest mean for VUL investors?
Short interest in VUL shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 6.96%, VUL's short interest is at a moderate level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this VUL 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 VUL.