Lynas Rare Earths Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, development, mining, extraction, and processing of rare earth minerals in Australia and Malaysia. The company holds interests in the Mt Weld rare earths mine and concentration plant near Laverton in Western Australia; a rare earths processing facility in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia; and an advanced materials plant in Gebeng, Malaysia. It also offers light rare earths, including lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium, and neodymium; and heavy rare earth, comprising of samarium, europium, gadolinium, terbium, and dysprosium. In addition, the company develops and operates advanced material processing and concentration plants, as well as offers corporate services. The company was formerly known as Lynas Corporation Limited and changed its name to Lynas Corporation Limited in November 2020. Lynas Rare Earths Limited was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Perth, Australia.
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LYNAS RARE EARTHS ORDINARY
Lynas Rare Earths Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, development, mining, extraction, and processing of rare earth minerals in Australia and Malaysia. The company holds interests in the Mt Weld rare earths mine and concentration plant near Laverton in Western Australia; a rare earths processing facility in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia; and an advanced materials plant in Gebeng, Malaysia.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 9.63% | — |
| 10 July | 9.59% | — |
| 9 July | 9.68% | — |
| 8 July | 9.66% | — |
| 7 July | 9.68% | — |
| 6 July | 9.69% | — |
| 3 July | 9.69% | — |
| 2 July | 10.32% | — |
| 1 July | 9.77% | — |
Lynas Rare Earths (LYC) Short Interest Summary
Lynas Rare Earths (LYC) currently has 9.63% of its shares sold short (96.9 million shares, worth approximately $1.6 billion), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes LYC the #17 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in LYC is down 0.07% over the past week and down 0.34% over the past month. LYC is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent LYC Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 9.63% | 96.9M | $16.25 |
| 10 July 2026 | 9.59% | 96.5M | $16.63 |
| 9 July 2026 | 9.68% | 97.4M | $16.86 |
| 8 July 2026 | 9.66% | 97.3M | $17.08 |
| 7 July 2026 | 9.68% | 97.4M | $16.91 |
| 6 July 2026 | 9.69% | 97.6M | $18.06 |
| 3 July 2026 | 9.69% | 97.5M | $18.22 |
| 2 July 2026 | 10.32% | 103.9M | $17.83 |
| 1 July 2026 | 9.77% | 98.3M | $18.09 |
| 30 June 2026 | 9.82% | 98.9M | $18.06 |
LYC Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lynas Rare Earths (LYC)'s current short interest?
Lynas Rare Earths (LYC) currently has a short interest of 9.63% of total shares outstanding. This means 9.63% of LYC'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 LYC heavily shorted on the ASX?
LYC has a moderate level of short interest at 9.63%. While below the heavily shorted threshold of 10%, this indicates notable bearish positioning. LYC is currently ranked #17 among the most shorted stocks on the ASX.
What does short interest mean for LYC investors?
Short interest in LYC shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 9.63%, LYC's short interest is at a moderate level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this LYC 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 LYC.