Brightstar Resources Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, development, and mining of gold properties in Australia. It holds 100% interest in the Laverton, Sandstone, and Menzies hubs located in Western Australia. The company was formerly known as Stone Resources Australia Limited and changed its name to Brightstar Resources Limited in December 2020. Brightstar Resources Limited was incorporated in 2002 and is based in Subiaco, Australia.
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BRIGHTSTAR RESOURCES ORDINARY
Brightstar Resources Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, development, and mining of gold properties in Australia. It holds 100% interest in the Laverton, Sandstone, and Menzies hubs located in Western Australia.
Fundamentals
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Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 1.90% | — |
| 10 July | 1.94% | — |
| 9 July | 1.93% | — |
| 8 July | 1.88% | — |
| 7 July | 1.97% | — |
| 6 July | 1.93% | — |
| 3 July | 1.87% | — |
| 2 July | 1.94% | — |
| 1 July | 1.88% | — |
Brightstar Resources (BTR) Short Interest Summary
Brightstar Resources (BTR) currently has 1.90% of its shares sold short (20.8 million shares, worth approximately $6.9 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes BTR the #165 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in BTR is down 0.03% over the past week and up 0.10% over the past month. BTR is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent BTR Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 1.90% | 20.8M | $0.32 |
| 10 July 2026 | 1.94% | 21.3M | $0.34 |
| 9 July 2026 | 1.93% | 21.2M | $0.33 |
| 8 July 2026 | 1.88% | 20.6M | $0.34 |
| 7 July 2026 | 1.97% | 21.6M | $0.34 |
| 6 July 2026 | 1.93% | 21.2M | $0.35 |
| 3 July 2026 | 1.87% | 20.6M | $0.35 |
| 2 July 2026 | 1.94% | 21.3M | $0.31 |
| 1 July 2026 | 1.88% | 20.7M | $0.30 |
| 30 June 2026 | 1.81% | 19.9M | $0.29 |
BTR Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brightstar Resources (BTR)'s current short interest?
Brightstar Resources (BTR) currently has a short interest of 1.90% of total shares outstanding. This means 1.90% of BTR'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 BTR heavily shorted on the ASX?
BTR has a relatively low short interest of 1.90%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for BTR investors?
Short interest in BTR shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 1.90%, BTR's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this BTR 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 BTR.