Perseus Mining Limited, together with its subsidiaries, explores, evaluates, develops, and mines for gold properties in Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Tanzania, and Sudan. The company's flagship assets include the 90% owned Yaouré gold mine located in central Côte d'Ivoire; and the 80% owned Nyanzaga gold project located on the north-eastern flank of the Sukumaland Archaean Greenstone Belt of the Lake Victoria Goldfield in Tanzania. Perseus Mining Limited was incorporated in 2003 and is based in Subiaco, Australia.
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Perseus Mining Limited, together with its subsidiaries, explores, evaluates, develops, and mines for gold properties in Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Tanzania, and Sudan. The company's flagship assets include the 90% owned Yaouré gold mine located in central Côte d'Ivoire; and the 80% owned Nyanzaga gold project located on the north-eastern flank of the Sukumaland Archaean Greenstone Belt of the Lake Victoria Goldfield in Tanzania.
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Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 0.57% | — |
| 10 July | 0.60% | — |
| 9 July | 0.58% | — |
| 8 July | 0.56% | — |
| 7 July | 0.51% | — |
| 6 July | 0.52% | — |
| 3 July | 0.49% | — |
| 2 July | 0.50% | — |
| 1 July | 0.60% | — |
Perseus Mining LTD (PRU) Short Interest Summary
Perseus Mining LTD (PRU) currently has 0.57% of its shares sold short (7.6 million shares, worth approximately $36.3 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes PRU the #302 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in PRU is up 0.05% over the past week and up 0.09% over the past month. PRU is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent PRU Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 0.57% | 7.6M | $4.84 |
| 10 July 2026 | 0.60% | 7.9M | $4.94 |
| 9 July 2026 | 0.58% | 7.6M | $4.84 |
| 8 July 2026 | 0.56% | 7.5M | $4.91 |
| 7 July 2026 | 0.51% | 6.8M | $4.97 |
| 6 July 2026 | 0.52% | 6.9M | $5.17 |
| 3 July 2026 | 0.49% | 6.5M | $5.22 |
| 2 July 2026 | 0.50% | 6.6M | $4.87 |
| 1 July 2026 | 0.60% | 8.0M | $4.80 |
| 30 June 2026 | 0.56% | 7.5M | $4.80 |
PRU Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perseus Mining LTD (PRU)'s current short interest?
Perseus Mining LTD (PRU) currently has a short interest of 0.57% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.57% of PRU'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 PRU heavily shorted on the ASX?
PRU has a relatively low short interest of 0.57%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for PRU investors?
Short interest in PRU shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.57%, PRU's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this PRU 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 PRU.