Metro Mining Limited, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an exploration and mining company in Australia. The company explores bauxite. Its flagship project is the Bauxite Hills Mine property that covers an area of approximately 825 square kilometers located on Western Cape York in Far North Queensland. The company sells bauxite to its customers in China and United Arab Emirates. The company was formerly known as MetroCoal Limited and changed its name to Metro Mining Limited in December 2014. Metro Mining Limited was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 0.54% | — |
| 10 July | 0.52% | — |
| 9 July | 0.52% | — |
| 8 July | 0.49% | — |
| 7 July | 0.43% | — |
| 6 July | 0.41% | — |
| 3 July | 0.40% | — |
| 2 July | 0.40% | — |
| 1 July | 0.41% | — |
Metro Mining LTD (MMI) Short Interest Summary
Metro Mining LTD (MMI) currently has 0.54% of its shares sold short (1.7 million shares, worth approximately $2.4 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes MMI the #306 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in MMI is up 0.13% over the past week and up 0.16% over the past month. MMI is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent MMI Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 0.54% | 1.7M | $1.57 |
| 10 July 2026 | 0.52% | 1.6M | $1.61 |
| 9 July 2026 | 0.52% | 1.6M | $1.58 |
| 8 July 2026 | 0.49% | 1.5M | $1.58 |
| 7 July 2026 | 0.43% | 1.3M | $1.66 |
| 6 July 2026 | 0.41% | 1.3M | $1.79 |
| 3 July 2026 | 0.40% | 1.2M | $1.74 |
| 2 July 2026 | 0.40% | 1.2M | $1.72 |
| 1 July 2026 | 0.41% | 1.3M | $1.71 |
| 30 June 2026 | 0.40% | 1.2M | $1.78 |
MMI Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Metro Mining LTD (MMI)'s current short interest?
Metro Mining LTD (MMI) currently has a short interest of 0.54% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.54% of MMI'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 MMI heavily shorted on the ASX?
MMI has a relatively low short interest of 0.54%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for MMI investors?
Short interest in MMI shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.54%, MMI's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this MMI 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 MMI.