AuKing Mining Limited operates as a mineral resource exploration and development company in Australia, Canada, and Tanzania. It primarily explores for copper, zinc, gold, silver, lead, uranium, and other base and precious metals. The company was formerly known as Chinalco Yunnan Copper Resources Limited and changed its name to AuKing Mining Limited in May 2017. The company was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | — | — |
| 27 Aug | — | — |
| 26 Aug | — | — |
| 25 Aug | 0.04% | — |
| 24 Aug | 0.04% | — |
| 21 Aug | 0.04% | — |
| 20 Aug | 0.04% | — |
| 19 Aug | 0.04% | — |
| 18 Aug | 0.04% | — |
| 17 Aug | 0.04% | — |
| 14 Aug | 0.04% | — |
| 13 Aug | 0.04% | — |
Auking Mining LTD (AKN) Short Interest Summary
Auking Mining LTD (AKN) currently has 0.04% of its shares sold short (945 thousand shares, worth approximately $15K), based on ASIC short position data reported on 25 August 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes AKN the #513 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in AKN is down 0.00% over the past week and down 0.00% over the past month. AKN is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent AKN Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | 0.04% | 0.9M | $0.02 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 0.04% | 0.9M | $0.02 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 0.04% | 0.9M | $0.02 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 0.04% | 0.9M | $0.02 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 0.04% | 0.9M | $0.02 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 0.04% | 0.9M | $0.02 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 0.04% | 0.9M | $0.02 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 0.04% | 0.9M | $0.02 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 0.04% | 0.9M | $0.02 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 0.04% | 0.9M | $0.02 |
AKN Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Auking Mining LTD (AKN)'s current short interest?
Auking Mining LTD (AKN) currently has a short interest of 0.04% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.04% of AKN'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 AKN heavily shorted on the ASX?
AKN has a relatively low short interest of 0.04%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for AKN investors?
Short interest in AKN shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.04%, AKN's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this AKN 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 AKN.