Silver Mines Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of silver projects in Australia. It operates through two segments, Mining and Exploration Operations; and Agricultural Operations. The company explores for copper, gold, lead, zinc, and polymetallic deposits. Its flagship project is the Bowdens silver project, which covers an area of approximately 2,115 square kilometers located near Mudgee in the Central Tablelands Region of New South Wales. In addition, the company sells livestock and wool. Silver Mines Limited was incorporated in 2004 and is based in Sydney, Australia.
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SILVER MINES LIMITED ORDINARY
Silver Mines Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of silver projects in Australia. It operates through two segments, Mining and Exploration Operations; and Agricultural Operations.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 1.79% | — |
| 10 July | 1.79% | — |
| 9 July | 1.79% | — |
| 8 July | 1.76% | — |
| 7 July | 1.74% | — |
| 6 July | 1.68% | — |
| 3 July | 1.58% | — |
| 2 July | 1.50% | — |
| 1 July | 1.50% | — |
Silver Mines Limited (SVL) Short Interest Summary
Silver Mines Limited (SVL) currently has 1.79% of its shares sold short (39.7 million shares, worth approximately $5.4 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes SVL the #167 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in SVL is up 0.11% over the past week and up 0.06% over the past month. SVL is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent SVL Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 1.79% | 39.7M | $0.14 |
| 10 July 2026 | 1.79% | 39.7M | $0.13 |
| 9 July 2026 | 1.79% | 39.7M | $0.13 |
| 8 July 2026 | 1.76% | 39.0M | $0.13 |
| 7 July 2026 | 1.74% | 38.7M | $0.13 |
| 6 July 2026 | 1.68% | 37.3M | $0.14 |
| 3 July 2026 | 1.58% | 35.2M | $0.14 |
| 2 July 2026 | 1.50% | 33.3M | $0.14 |
| 1 July 2026 | 1.50% | 33.4M | $0.13 |
| 30 June 2026 | 1.52% | 33.8M | $0.12 |
SVL Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silver Mines Limited (SVL)'s current short interest?
Silver Mines Limited (SVL) currently has a short interest of 1.79% of total shares outstanding. This means 1.79% of SVL'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 SVL heavily shorted on the ASX?
SVL has a relatively low short interest of 1.79%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for SVL investors?
Short interest in SVL shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 1.79%, SVL's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this SVL 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 SVL.