Ionic Rare Earths Limited engages in the mining, refining, and recycling of magnet and heavy rare earth elements in Australia, Uganda, and United Kingdom. Its flagship project is the Makuutu rare earths project that comprises six licenses covering an area of approximately 300 square kilometers located in Uganda. The company refines and recycles magnet and heavy rare earth elements for energy transition, manufacturing, and defense sectors. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is based in Melbourne, Australia.
IXR
IXR
IONIC RARE EARTHS ORDINARY
Ionic Rare Earths Limited engages in the mining, refining, and recycling of magnet and heavy rare earth elements in Australia, Uganda, and United Kingdom. Its flagship project is the Makuutu rare earths project that comprises six licenses covering an area of approximately 300 square kilometers located in Uganda.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 0.08% | — |
| 10 July | 0.08% | — |
| 9 July | 0.08% | — |
| 8 July | 0.08% | — |
| 7 July | 0.08% | — |
| 6 July | 0.08% | — |
| 3 July | 0.08% | — |
| 2 July | 0.08% | — |
| 1 July | 0.08% | — |
Ionic Rare Earths (IXR) Short Interest Summary
Ionic Rare Earths (IXR) currently has 0.08% of its shares sold short (174 thousand shares, worth approximately $62K), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes IXR the #487 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in IXR is down 0.00% over the past week and down 0.03% over the past month. IXR is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent IXR Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 0.08% | 0.2M | $0.37 |
| 10 July 2026 | 0.08% | 0.2M | $0.37 |
| 9 July 2026 | 0.08% | 0.2M | $0.35 |
| 8 July 2026 | 0.08% | 0.2M | $0.38 |
| 7 July 2026 | 0.08% | 0.2M | $0.37 |
| 6 July 2026 | 0.08% | 0.2M | $0.35 |
| 3 July 2026 | 0.08% | 0.2M | $0.35 |
| 2 July 2026 | 0.08% | 0.2M | $0.35 |
| 1 July 2026 | 0.08% | 0.2M | $0.38 |
| 30 June 2026 | 0.08% | 0.2M | $0.36 |
IXR Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ionic Rare Earths (IXR)'s current short interest?
Ionic Rare Earths (IXR) currently has a short interest of 0.08% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.08% of IXR'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 IXR heavily shorted on the ASX?
IXR has a relatively low short interest of 0.08%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for IXR investors?
Short interest in IXR shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.08%, IXR's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this IXR 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 IXR.