Maritana Minerals Limited engages in the exploration, development, and production of gold and other mineral resources in Australia. It primarily explores for gold, nickel, cobalt, silver, and zinc deposits. The company was formerly known as Horizon Minerals Limited and changed its name to Maritana Minerals Limited in April 2026. Maritana Minerals Limited was incorporated in 1974 and is based in West Perth, Australia.
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Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 0.54% | — |
| 10 July | 0.54% | — |
| 9 July | 0.55% | — |
| 8 July | 0.57% | — |
| 7 July | 0.56% | — |
| 6 July | 0.55% | — |
| 3 July | 0.55% | — |
| 2 July | 0.57% | — |
| 1 July | 0.57% | — |
Maritana Minerals (MRT) Short Interest Summary
Maritana Minerals (MRT) currently has 0.54% of its shares sold short (2.0 million shares, worth approximately $1.3 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes MRT the #305 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in MRT is down 0.01% over the past week and up 0.27% over the past month. MRT is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent MRT Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 0.54% | 2.0M | $0.64 |
| 10 July 2026 | 0.54% | 2.0M | $0.64 |
| 9 July 2026 | 0.55% | 2.1M | $0.63 |
| 8 July 2026 | 0.57% | 2.1M | $0.62 |
| 7 July 2026 | 0.56% | 2.1M | $0.63 |
| 6 July 2026 | 0.55% | 2.1M | $0.67 |
| 3 July 2026 | 0.55% | 2.1M | $0.67 |
| 2 July 2026 | 0.57% | 2.1M | $0.66 |
| 1 July 2026 | 0.57% | 2.1M | $0.63 |
| 30 June 2026 | 0.57% | 2.1M | $0.63 |
MRT Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maritana Minerals (MRT)'s current short interest?
Maritana Minerals (MRT) currently has a short interest of 0.54% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.54% of MRT'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 MRT heavily shorted on the ASX?
MRT 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 MRT investors?
Short interest in MRT shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.54%, MRT's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this MRT 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 MRT.