Boab Metals Limited engages in the exploration and development of mineral tenements in Australia. It primarily explores for zinc, silver, cobalt, copper, and lead deposits. It holds 75% interest in its flagship property, the Sorby Hills project located in the Kimberley Region of Western Australia. The company was formerly known as Pacifico Minerals Limited and changed its name to Boab Metals Limited in January 2021. Boab Metals Limited was incorporated in 2003 and is based in Osborne Park, Australia.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 0.84% | — |
| 10 July | 0.82% | — |
| 9 July | 0.85% | — |
| 8 July | 0.84% | — |
| 7 July | 0.79% | — |
| 6 July | 0.71% | — |
| 3 July | 0.57% | — |
| 2 July | 0.51% | — |
| 1 July | 0.42% | — |
Boab Metals LTD (BML) Short Interest Summary
Boab Metals LTD (BML) currently has 0.84% of its shares sold short (4.8 million shares, worth approximately $1.8 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes BML the #261 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in BML is up 0.12% over the past week and up 0.69% over the past month. BML is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent BML Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 0.84% | 4.8M | $0.38 |
| 10 July 2026 | 0.82% | 4.8M | $0.39 |
| 9 July 2026 | 0.85% | 4.9M | $0.38 |
| 8 July 2026 | 0.84% | 4.9M | $0.38 |
| 7 July 2026 | 0.79% | 4.5M | $0.40 |
| 6 July 2026 | 0.71% | 4.1M | $0.41 |
| 3 July 2026 | 0.57% | 3.3M | $0.41 |
| 2 July 2026 | 0.51% | 3.0M | $0.40 |
| 1 July 2026 | 0.42% | 2.4M | $0.35 |
| 30 June 2026 | 0.41% | 2.4M | $0.34 |
BML Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boab Metals LTD (BML)'s current short interest?
Boab Metals LTD (BML) currently has a short interest of 0.84% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.84% of BML'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 BML heavily shorted on the ASX?
BML has a relatively low short interest of 0.84%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for BML investors?
Short interest in BML shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.84%, BML's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this BML 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 BML.