Ora Banda Mining Limited engages in mineral exploration, mining operations, mine development, and the sale of gold and gold-bearing ore in Australia. The company primarily explores for gold, nickel, and copper. The company holds 100% interest in the Davyhurst Gold Project that is located in the north-west of Kalgoorlie. The company was formerly known as Eastern Goldfields Limited and changed its name to Ora Banda Mining Limited in June 2019. Ora Banda Mining Limited was incorporated in 2002 and is based in Subiaco, Australia.
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Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | — | — |
| 27 Aug | — | — |
| 26 Aug | — | — |
| 25 Aug | 2.88% | — |
| 24 Aug | 2.96% | — |
| 21 Aug | 2.88% | — |
| 20 Aug | 2.97% | — |
| 19 Aug | 3.13% | — |
| 18 Aug | 3.14% | — |
| 17 Aug | 3.09% | — |
| 14 Aug | 3.18% | — |
| 13 Aug | 3.22% | — |
Ora Banda Mining LTD (OBM) Short Interest Summary
Ora Banda Mining LTD (OBM) currently has 2.88% of its shares sold short (55.6 million shares, worth approximately $88.4 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 25 August 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes OBM the #113 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in OBM is down 0.26% over the past week and down 1.20% over the past month. OBM is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent OBM Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | 2.88% | 55.6M | $1.59 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 2.96% | 57.2M | $1.67 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 2.88% | 55.7M | $1.62 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 2.97% | 57.3M | $1.59 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 3.13% | 60.5M | $1.39 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 3.14% | 60.7M | $1.37 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 3.09% | 59.7M | $1.38 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 3.18% | 61.6M | $1.31 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 3.22% | 62.3M | $1.35 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 3.16% | 61.1M | $1.36 |
OBM Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ora Banda Mining LTD (OBM)'s current short interest?
Ora Banda Mining LTD (OBM) currently has a short interest of 2.88% of total shares outstanding. This means 2.88% of OBM'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 OBM heavily shorted on the ASX?
OBM has a relatively low short interest of 2.88%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for OBM investors?
Short interest in OBM shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 2.88%, OBM's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this OBM 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 OBM.