Iluka Resources Limited engages in the exploration, project development, mining, processing, marketing, and rehabilitation of mineral sands in Australia, China, rest of Asia, Europe, the Americas, and internationally. The company operates through Mineral Sands, Rare Earths, and Idle segments. It produces zircon; titanium dioxide products of rutile and synthetic rutile; and ilmenite, as well as activated carbon, gypsum, and iron concentrate products. The company also engages in the exploration of rare earths elements, such as neodymium, praseodymium, didymium, dysprosium, terbium, samarium, europium, gadolinium, holmium, erbium, thulium, ytterbium, lutetium, yttrium, lanthanum, cerium, monazite, and xenotime. Its products are used in technology, construction, medical, lifestyle, defense, and industrial applications. The company was formerly known as Westralian Sands Limited and changed its name to Iluka Resources Limited in May 1999. Iluka Resources Limited was incorporated in 1954 and is headquartered in Perth, Australia.
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ILUKA RESOURCES ORDINARY
Iluka Resources Limited engages in the exploration, project development, mining, processing, marketing, and rehabilitation of mineral sands in Australia, China, rest of Asia, Europe, the Americas, and internationally. The company operates through Mineral Sands, Rare Earths, and Idle segments.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 6.42% | — |
| 10 July | 7.26% | — |
| 9 July | 7.36% | — |
| 8 July | 7.43% | — |
| 7 July | 7.47% | — |
| 6 July | 7.59% | — |
| 3 July | 7.72% | — |
| 2 July | 7.84% | — |
| 1 July | 7.87% | — |
Iluka Resources (ILU) Short Interest Summary
Iluka Resources (ILU) currently has 6.42% of its shares sold short (27.7 million shares, worth approximately $176.9 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes ILU the #51 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in ILU is down 1.17% over the past week and down 0.26% over the past month. ILU is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent ILU Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 6.42% | 27.7M | $6.47 |
| 10 July 2026 | 7.26% | 31.3M | $6.69 |
| 9 July 2026 | 7.36% | 31.7M | $6.49 |
| 8 July 2026 | 7.43% | 32.1M | $6.56 |
| 7 July 2026 | 7.47% | 32.2M | $6.59 |
| 6 July 2026 | 7.59% | 32.7M | $6.88 |
| 3 July 2026 | 7.72% | 33.3M | $7.00 |
| 2 July 2026 | 7.84% | 33.8M | $7.00 |
| 1 July 2026 | 7.87% | 34.0M | $7.04 |
| 30 June 2026 | 8.01% | 34.6M | $7.07 |
ILU Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iluka Resources (ILU)'s current short interest?
Iluka Resources (ILU) currently has a short interest of 6.42% of total shares outstanding. This means 6.42% of ILU'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 ILU heavily shorted on the ASX?
ILU has a moderate level of short interest at 6.42%. While below the heavily shorted threshold of 10%, this indicates notable bearish positioning. ILU is currently ranked #51 among the most shorted stocks on the ASX.
What does short interest mean for ILU investors?
Short interest in ILU shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 6.42%, ILU's short interest is at a moderate level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this ILU 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 ILU.