South32 Limited operates as a diversified metals and mining company. The company operates through Worsley Alumina, Brazil Alumina, Brazil Aluminium, Hillside Aluminium, Mozal Aluminium, Sierra Gorda, Cannington, Hermosa, Australia Manganese, and South Africa Manganese segments. It has a portfolio of assets producing bauxite, alumina, aluminum, copper, silver, lead, zinc, and manganese products. The company has operations in Australia, Bahrain, China, Japan, Italy, Mozambique, South Africa, the Netherlands, Brazil, South Korea, the United States, rest of Middle East, rest of Asia, rest of Europe, rest of North America, and rest of Oceania. South32 Limited was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Perth, Australia.
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SOUTH32 LIMITED ORDINARY
South32 Limited operates as a diversified metals and mining company. The company operates through Worsley Alumina, Brazil Alumina, Brazil Aluminium, Hillside Aluminium, Mozal Aluminium, Sierra Gorda, Cannington, Hermosa, Australia Manganese, and South Africa Manganese segments.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 1.17% | — |
| 10 July | 1.21% | — |
| 9 July | 1.20% | — |
| 8 July | 1.20% | — |
| 7 July | 1.18% | — |
| 6 July | 1.16% | — |
| 3 July | 1.18% | — |
| 2 July | 1.11% | — |
| 1 July | 1.15% | — |
South32 Limited (S32) Short Interest Summary
South32 Limited (S32) currently has 1.17% of its shares sold short (52.7 million shares, worth approximately $212.8 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes S32 the #226 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in S32 is up 0.02% over the past week and down 0.19% over the past month. S32 is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent S32 Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 1.17% | 52.7M | $3.97 |
| 10 July 2026 | 1.21% | 54.3M | $4.02 |
| 9 July 2026 | 1.20% | 53.9M | $3.82 |
| 8 July 2026 | 1.20% | 54.0M | $3.96 |
| 7 July 2026 | 1.18% | 52.8M | $4.00 |
| 6 July 2026 | 1.16% | 51.9M | $4.18 |
| 3 July 2026 | 1.18% | 52.9M | $4.16 |
| 2 July 2026 | 1.11% | 49.9M | $4.16 |
| 1 July 2026 | 1.15% | 51.6M | $4.28 |
| 30 June 2026 | 1.08% | 48.5M | $3.90 |
S32 Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is South32 Limited (S32)'s current short interest?
South32 Limited (S32) currently has a short interest of 1.17% of total shares outstanding. This means 1.17% of S32'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 S32 heavily shorted on the ASX?
S32 has a relatively low short interest of 1.17%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for S32 investors?
Short interest in S32 shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 1.17%, S32's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this S32 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 S32.