Metals X Limited engages in the production of tin in Australia. The company holds a 50% interest in the Renison tin project located on the Northwest Tasmania. It offers tin-in-concentrate, as well as invests in companies undertaking exploration and development of tin, gold, and base metals projects. Metals X Limited was incorporated in 2004 and is based in South Perth, Australia.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 1.39% | — |
| 10 July | 1.11% | — |
| 9 July | 1.09% | — |
| 8 July | 1.11% | — |
| 7 July | 1.03% | — |
| 6 July | 1.03% | — |
| 3 July | 0.95% | — |
| 2 July | 0.96% | — |
| 1 July | 0.93% | — |
Metals X Limited (MLX) Short Interest Summary
Metals X Limited (MLX) currently has 1.39% of its shares sold short (12.3 million shares, worth approximately $17.7 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes MLX the #201 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in MLX is up 0.35% over the past week and down 0.24% over the past month. MLX is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent MLX Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 1.39% | 12.3M | $1.45 |
| 10 July 2026 | 1.11% | 9.8M | $1.40 |
| 9 July 2026 | 1.09% | 9.6M | $1.30 |
| 8 July 2026 | 1.11% | 9.9M | $1.33 |
| 7 July 2026 | 1.03% | 9.2M | $1.33 |
| 6 July 2026 | 1.03% | 9.2M | $1.36 |
| 3 July 2026 | 0.95% | 8.4M | $1.33 |
| 2 July 2026 | 0.96% | 8.5M | $1.30 |
| 1 July 2026 | 0.93% | 8.3M | $1.30 |
| 30 June 2026 | 0.99% | 8.7M | $1.32 |
MLX Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Metals X Limited (MLX)'s current short interest?
Metals X Limited (MLX) currently has a short interest of 1.39% of total shares outstanding. This means 1.39% of MLX'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 MLX heavily shorted on the ASX?
MLX has a relatively low short interest of 1.39%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for MLX investors?
Short interest in MLX shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 1.39%, MLX's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this MLX 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 MLX.