Lotus Res. (LOT) is held by 2 ASX ETFs. Over the last 6 months it fell 85.7%: on $10,000, −$8567. We explain 5 big moves in that time.
About LOT
- SectorMaterials
- IndustryMaterials
- Size$117.6m
- Held by2 ETFs
- Big moves5 in 6M
Each dot is a move we explain. Tap one, or a row of Why it moved, to see what caused it.
Why it moved
- −26.1%30 Jul 2026· Capital Raise
Lotus Resources completed a deeply discounted A$60.1M underwritten capital raise following a Kayelekera production halt, causing massive dilution and a sharp selloff.
- +26.0%peak +40.0%28 Jul 2026· Short Interest
Lotus Resources rebounded sharply after returning from a trading suspension following a deeply discounted capital raise, triggering short-covering by heavily shorted investors as the stock found a floor after crashing 57% on resumption the prior day
- −62.1%peak −66.7%27 Jul 2026· Capital Raise
Lotus Resources crashed 57% on resumption of trading after completing a deeply discounted institutional entitlement offer capital raise, with new shares issued at a price far below the previous trading price.
- −33.3%20 Jul 2026· Operational
Lotus Resources deferred uranium deliveries due to acid plant damage at Kayelekera, delaying production ramp-up.
- −34.0%30 Apr 2026· Operational
Lotus Resources shares fell sharply following quarterly production setbacks at the Kayelekera uranium mine and downward data revisions.
Held by 2 ETFs
Of every $10,000 in each fund, how much is in LOT today.
Why did LOT fall 34.0% on 30 Apr 2026?
Lotus Res.
Lotus Resources shares fell sharply following quarterly production setbacks at the Kayelekera uranium mine and downward data revisions.
Multiple news articles directly attribute the share price drop to operational issues at the Kayelekera mine, including 'ramp-up setbacks' and 'quarterly stumble'. The timing of the articles (April 30 - May 3) aligns with the price move date, confirming a company-specific operational announcement as the primary driver.
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Evidence
News coverage
What it did to the 2 ETFs holding LOT
On $10,000 in each fund, at the weight it holds today