Santana Minerals Limited engages in the exploration and evaluation of gold properties in New Zealand, Cambodia, and Mexico. The company explores for gold, silver, and diamond properties. It holds a 100% interest in the Bendigo-Ophir gold project covering an area of 251 square kilometers located in Central Otago, South Island of New Zealand. Santana Minerals Limited was formerly known as Cerro Resources NL, Non-Cerro del Gallo Projects and Interests. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Brisbane, Australia.
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Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 2.05% | — |
| 10 July | 2.03% | — |
| 9 July | 2.03% | — |
| 8 July | 2.03% | — |
| 7 July | 2.08% | — |
| 6 July | 2.10% | — |
| 3 July | 2.23% | — |
| 2 July | 2.29% | — |
| 1 July | 2.41% | — |
Santana Minerals LTD (SMI) Short Interest Summary
Santana Minerals LTD (SMI) currently has 2.05% of its shares sold short (20.2 million shares, worth approximately $8.8 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes SMI the #154 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in SMI is down 0.05% over the past week and up 0.17% over the past month. SMI is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent SMI Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 2.05% | 20.2M | $0.46 |
| 10 July 2026 | 2.03% | 20.0M | $0.45 |
| 9 July 2026 | 2.03% | 20.0M | $0.45 |
| 8 July 2026 | 2.03% | 20.1M | $0.43 |
| 7 July 2026 | 2.08% | 20.5M | $0.46 |
| 6 July 2026 | 2.10% | 20.7M | $0.47 |
| 3 July 2026 | 2.23% | 22.0M | $0.47 |
| 2 July 2026 | 2.29% | 22.6M | $0.46 |
| 1 July 2026 | 2.41% | 23.8M | $0.46 |
| 30 June 2026 | 2.34% | 23.1M | $0.46 |
SMI Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santana Minerals LTD (SMI)'s current short interest?
Santana Minerals LTD (SMI) currently has a short interest of 2.05% of total shares outstanding. This means 2.05% of SMI'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 SMI heavily shorted on the ASX?
SMI has a relatively low short interest of 2.05%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for SMI investors?
Short interest in SMI shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 2.05%, SMI's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this SMI 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 SMI.