West African Resources Limited engages in the mining, mineral processing, acquisition, exploration, and project development of gold projects in West Africa. The company has 85% interests in the Sanbrado Gold and Kiaka Gold projects located in Burkina Faso. It also holds interests in the Toega Gold Project located in Burkina Faso. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Subiaco, Australia.
WAF
WAF
WEST AFRICAN RES LTD ORDINARY
West African Resources Limited engages in the mining, mineral processing, acquisition, exploration, and project development of gold projects in West Africa. The company has 85% interests in the Sanbrado Gold and Kiaka Gold projects located in Burkina Faso.
Fundamentals
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Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 0.82% | — |
| 10 July | 0.81% | — |
| 9 July | 0.77% | — |
| 8 July | 0.84% | — |
| 7 July | 0.83% | — |
| 6 July | 0.79% | — |
| 3 July | 0.77% | — |
| 2 July | 0.77% | — |
| 1 July | 0.71% | — |
West African Res LTD (WAF) Short Interest Summary
West African Res LTD (WAF) currently has 0.82% of its shares sold short (9.4 million shares, worth approximately $26.3 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes WAF the #263 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in WAF is up 0.03% over the past week and down 1.30% over the past month. WAF is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent WAF Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 0.82% | 9.4M | $2.84 |
| 10 July 2026 | 0.81% | 9.3M | $2.85 |
| 9 July 2026 | 0.77% | 8.8M | $2.73 |
| 8 July 2026 | 0.84% | 9.6M | $2.78 |
| 7 July 2026 | 0.83% | 9.5M | $2.79 |
| 6 July 2026 | 0.79% | 9.0M | $2.95 |
| 3 July 2026 | 0.77% | 8.8M | $2.91 |
| 2 July 2026 | 0.77% | 8.8M | $2.78 |
| 1 July 2026 | 0.71% | 8.2M | $2.67 |
| 30 June 2026 | 0.65% | 7.4M | $2.68 |
WAF Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is West African Res LTD (WAF)'s current short interest?
West African Res LTD (WAF) currently has a short interest of 0.82% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.82% of WAF'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 WAF heavily shorted on the ASX?
WAF has a relatively low short interest of 0.82%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for WAF investors?
Short interest in WAF shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.82%, WAF's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this WAF 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 WAF.