West Wits Mining Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, evaluation, extraction, development, and production of mineral properties in South Africa and Australia. The company explores for gold, uranium, base metals, and precious metals deposits. Its flagship project is the Qala Shallows gold project located in Central Rand, Gauteng Province in South Africa. West Wits Mining Limited was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Melbourne, Australia.
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WEST WITS MINING LTD ORDINARY
West Wits Mining Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, evaluation, extraction, development, and production of mineral properties in South Africa and Australia. The company explores for gold, uranium, base metals, and precious metals deposits.
Fundamentals
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Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | — | — |
| 27 Aug | — | — |
| 26 Aug | — | — |
| 25 Aug | 0.51% | — |
| 24 Aug | 0.51% | — |
| 21 Aug | 0.51% | — |
| 20 Aug | 0.51% | — |
| 19 Aug | 0.51% | — |
| 18 Aug | 0.51% | — |
| 17 Aug | 0.51% | — |
| 14 Aug | 0.51% | — |
| 13 Aug | 0.51% | — |
West Wits Mining LTD (WWI) Short Interest Summary
West Wits Mining LTD (WWI) currently has 0.51% of its shares sold short (2.2 million shares, worth approximately $974K), based on ASIC short position data reported on 25 August 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes WWI the #308 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in WWI is up 0.00% over the past week and down 0.01% over the past month. WWI is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent WWI Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | 0.51% | 2.2M | $0.49 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 0.51% | 2.2M | $0.47 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 0.51% | 2.2M | $0.49 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 0.51% | 2.2M | $0.46 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 0.51% | 2.2M | $0.44 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 0.51% | 2.2M | $0.44 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 0.51% | 2.2M | $0.44 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 0.51% | 2.2M | $0.41 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 0.51% | 2.2M | $0.43 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 0.51% | 2.2M | $0.43 |
WWI Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Wits Mining LTD (WWI)'s current short interest?
West Wits Mining LTD (WWI) currently has a short interest of 0.51% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.51% of WWI'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 WWI heavily shorted on the ASX?
WWI has a relatively low short interest of 0.51%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for WWI investors?
Short interest in WWI shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.51%, WWI's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this WWI 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 WWI.