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Venture Minerals Limited
(Sydney:CRI)
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Rating:50Neutral
Price Target:
AU$0.03
â–²(40.00% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:10/02/26
The score is held down primarily by very weak financial performance—no reported revenue, ongoing losses, and sustained negative operating/free cash flow—despite low leverage on the balance sheet. Technicals provide the main support, with price trading above key moving averages and positive momentum indicators. Valuation offers limited support due to a negative P/E and no dividend yield data.
Positive Factors
Low leverage
Very low debt reduces refinancing pressure and limits interest-related strain while the company funds exploration. This gives Venture Minerals greater financial flexibility than a highly leveraged explorer, although it does not offset the need to improve operating cash generation.
Negative Factors
No reported revenue
The absence of reported revenue means Venture Minerals has not demonstrated a recurring commercial income stream across the periods provided. Without operating revenue, funding for exploration and corporate activity remains dependent on external capital or project transactions.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Low leverage
Very low debt reduces refinancing pressure and limits interest-related strain while the company funds exploration. This gives Venture Minerals greater financial flexibility than a highly leveraged explorer, although it does not offset the need to improve operating cash generation.
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Venture Minerals Limited (CRI) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)
Market Cap
AU$78.80M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)4.83M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)2.04
Revenue GrowthN/A
EPS Growth-71.43%
CountryAU
Employees16
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryIndustrial Materials
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)>-0.01
Shares Outstanding3,030,806,200
10 Day Avg. Volume8,435,414
30 Day Avg. Volume4,833,059
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.09
Price to Book (P/B)7.70
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio-7.81
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Venture Minerals Limited Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Critica Limited is an Australian entity dedicated to the exploration and development of mineral resources throughout the country. The company's activities involve prospecting for a diverse range of valuable elements, such as thorium, uranium, zinc...
How the Company Makes Money
Venture Minerals’ earnings model is typical of an exploration-stage mining company: it generally does not generate recurring operating revenue from selling minerals until a project reaches production, and instead funds activities through capital r...
Venture Minerals Limited Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
12
Very Negative
Balance Sheet
64
Positive
Cash Flow
18
Very Negative
| Breakdown | Jun 2025 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2022 | Jun 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Gross Profit | -142.72K | -126.64K | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| EBITDA | -8.19M | -6.53M | -5.93M | -9.01M | -17.64M |
| Net Income | -7.21M | -3.75M | -6.33M | -9.11M | -17.76M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 7.68M | 6.54M | 3.40M | 4.73M | 11.13M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 5.33M | 4.15M | 1.64M | 3.14M | 9.43M |
| Total Debt | 122.11K | 252.06K | 141.27K | 34.38K | 68.08K |
| Total Liabilities | 1.33M | 1.20M | 2.54M | 1.63M | 2.17M |
| Stockholders Equity | 6.35M | 5.33M | 861.01K | 3.10M | 8.97M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -6.26M | -6.20M | -4.65M | -9.30M | -19.97M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -6.26M | -6.18M | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Investing Cash Flow | -3.68K | 2.68M | -252.91K | -671.66K | -9.11M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 7.44M | 6.01M | 3.16M | 3.00M | 15.19M |
Venture Minerals Limited Technical Analysis
Positive
0.02
Price Trends
0.02
Positive
0.02
Positive
0.02
Positive
Market Momentum
<0.01
Negative
63.27
Neutral
74.07
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AU:CRI, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 0.02 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.02, below the 50-day MA of 0.02, and below the 200-day MA of 0.02, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of <0.01 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 63.27 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 74.07 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for AU:CRI.
Venture Minerals Limited Peers Comparison
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Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
52 Neutral | AU$82.07M | -7.99 | -7.34% | ― | -100.00% | 22.03% | |
50 Neutral | AU$78.80M | -16.47 | -97.09% | ― | ― | -71.43% | |
45 Neutral | AU$18.96M | -0.26 | -943.96% | 12.16% | 397.37% | -578.07% | |
44 Neutral | AU$38.77M | -3.55 | -24.22% | ― | ― | -28.87% | |
43 Neutral | AU$85.92M | -6.11 | -94.93% | ― | ― | -1766.67% | |
39 Underperform | AU$14.07M | -30.00 | -4.78% | ― | ― | -40.00% |
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Venture Minerals Limited Corporate Events
Critica appoints new director with no current shareholding
Oct 1, 2026
Critica Limited has appointed Hannah Badenach as a director effective 1 October 2026, according to an initial director’s interest notice lodged with the ASX. The filing notes that Badenach holds no relevant interests in Critica’s secur...
Critica maps development path with Mt Lindsay tungsten-tin scoping study
Sep 30, 2026
Critica Limited has released a scoping study outlining a preliminary 1.0 Mtpa underground development concept for its Mt Lindsay tungsten-tin project in Tasmania. The study, prepared by DRA Global, details mine design, scheduling, processing flows...
Critica to Brief Investors on Mt Lindsay Tin-Tungsten Scoping Study
Sep 29, 2026
Critica Limited has scheduled an investor webinar to present the outcomes of its Scoping Study for the Mt Lindsay Tin-Tungsten Project in Tasmania. The session, hosted by CEO Jacob Deysel, will outline the proposed underground mining and processin...
Critica’s Mt Lindsay Study Flags High-Return Underground Tin-Tungsten Plan
Sep 28, 2026
Critica Limited has released a Scoping Study for a 1.0 Mtpa underground development at its 100%-owned Mt Lindsay Tin-Tungsten Project in Tasmania, moving away from the historical open-pit concept to a smaller-footprint underground mine. The propos...
Critica Seeks Trading Halt Ahead of Mt Lindsay Scoping Study Results
Sep 27, 2026
Critica Limited has requested a trading halt on its securities pending the release of results from the Mt Lindsay Scoping Study, with trading expected to resume no later than the start of normal dealings on 30 September 2026. The move indicates th...
Critica Limited Files Appendix 4G and Confirms ASX Governance Compliance
Sep 23, 2026
Critica Limited has lodged its Appendix 4G and confirmed that its corporate governance statement for the year to 30 June 2026 is available on its website, in line with ASX Listing Rule requirements. The board-approved statement, current as of 30 S...
Critica sets November date for 2026 AGM as it advances critical minerals projects
Sep 18, 2026
Critica Limited has scheduled its 2026 Annual General Meeting for 25 November in West Perth, setting a deadline of 7 October for valid director nominations in line with ASX listing rules and its constitution. The company will release a detailed no...
Critica Confirms Repeatable High-Grade Rare Earth Output at Jupiter
Sep 16, 2026
Critica Limited has produced a second high-grade Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate from its Jupiter Rare Earth Project, again achieving about 58% Total Rare Earth Oxide and confirming repeatable product quality across independent laboratories. The latest...
Critica Confirms Major Tin-Tungsten Resource at Mt Lindsay Under JORC 2012
Sep 13, 2026
Critica Limited has restated the Mineral Resource Estimate for its 100%-owned Mt Lindsay Tin-Tungsten Project to comply with the JORC 2012 Code, confirming a project-wide resource of 19 million tonnes at 1.09% tin equivalent. The resource, compris...
Critica bolsters governance with new Company Secretary as it advances critical minerals platform
Sep 1, 2026
Critica Limited has appointed experienced governance professional Susan Park as Company Secretary, effective 1 September 2026, bringing more than 25 years of corporate finance and board advisory experience across multiple global exchanges. Park, f...
Critica bolsters project team as Mt Lindsay and Jupiter studies advance
Aug 26, 2026
Critica Limited, an Australian critical minerals developer, is advancing two flagship projects: the Mt Lindsay tin-tungsten project in Tasmania and the Jupiter clay-hosted rare earth project in Western Australia. The company aims to supply strateg...
Critica pivots Mt Lindsay to underground mining as tin and tungsten markets surge
Aug 17, 2026
Critica Limited is reshaping plans for its Mt Lindsay tin-tungsten project in Tasmania as part of a broader critical minerals strategy that includes the Jupiter rare earths, yttrium and gallium project in Western Australia. The company targets hig...
Critica Limited Plans Board Restructure as Key Scoping Studies Near Completion
Aug 6, 2026
Critica Limited has announced a planned leadership transition as it enters a key phase with scoping studies nearing completion for its Jupiter Rare Earths Project and Mt Lindsay Tin-Tungsten Project. Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer and...
Critica Cuts Acid Use by 30% in Jupiter Rare Earth Processing Push
Aug 3, 2026
Critica Limited has reported a further optimisation of its hydrometallurgical processing flowsheet at the Jupiter Rare Earth Project, cutting sulphuric acid consumption by around 30% to about one tonne of acid per tonne of feed. The work, undertak...
Critica advances dual critical minerals projects as Jupiter and Mt Lindsay studies near completion
Jul 29, 2026
Critica Limited reported strong operational progress in the June 2026 quarter across its two flagship projects, Jupiter and Mt Lindsay. The company ended the period with a cash balance of $5.3 million and secured $300,000 in non-dilutive research ...
Critica Confirms High-Grade Rare Earths, Expands Scale of Brothers Project
Jul 26, 2026
Critica Limited has reported multiple shallow, high-grade rare earth intersections from recent air core drilling at the Juno satellite deposit within its Brothers Rare Earth Project in Western Australia. The results, generated from 30 drill holes ...
Critica drilling confirms high-grade rare earth zones at Jupiter ahead of key resource upgrade
Jul 12, 2026
Critica Limited has completed a 145-hole, 7,274-metre aircore drilling program over a three-square-kilometre priority zone within the broader Jupiter rare earth resource in Western Australia. The campaign targeted near-surface, higher-grade areas ...
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