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Astral Resources

Materials

Astral Resources NL focuses on mining and exploration activities in Western Australia, primarily targeting gold and base metals such as copper, lead, and zinc. The company's strategic location in mineral-rich areas provides significant growth opportunities. Their business model involves the development of high-potential sites to increase their value and expand their market position.

Short position

short percentage0.28%
reported shorts5.1M
shares on issue1.809B

Astral Resources (ASX:AAR) has 0.28% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 5 Oct 2026, or about 5,086,455 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has fallen 0.09 percentage points, and over 90 days it has risen 0.20 percentage points. Its highest recorded short interest was 0.39% in September 2026. AAR is classified in the Materials industry. All figures come from official ASIC short position reports, published with a four trading-day (T+4) delay.

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Astral Resources (AAR) News

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Kalkine
Neutral
14 Sept

Astral Resources NL Reports Increase in Substantial Shareholding by Colin Petroulas

Astral Resources NL (ASX:AAR) announced a change in substantial shareholding as Colin Petroulas has increased his relevant interest in the company's ordinary shares, according to a notice filed with the ASX on 14 July 2026. Key Points Colin Petroulas is confirmed as a substantial holder with a relevant interest in Astral Resources NL ordinary shares. The previous disclosure showed ownership of 93,200,000 ordinary shares, equating to 5.175% of voting rights. The latest notice reveals an increa...

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Kalkine
Neutral
9 Sept

Why Is Astral Resources (ASX:AAR) Chasing Gold Ground?

Highlights Astral Resources NL has placed resource pathway at the centre of current exchange interest through its recent filing. The update directs attention toward geology, processing, logistics and capital discipline without removing the need for careful evidence review. Trading assessment depends on delivery quality, clear reporting and alignment between strategy, funding and operating conditions. Astral Resources NL (ASX:AAR) has drawn attention during the latest completed Australian mark...

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Kalkine
Neutral
20 July

Why Is Emerging gold developer Astral Resources (ASX:AAR) Turning Heads Right Now?

Highlights Fresh drilling and resource updates from West Australian gold explorers put the ASX small-cap corner back in focus. Astral Resources and Ora Banda Mining show how exploration success can reshape the story for emerging producers. Market participants are watching resource growth, grades and the path toward development across the two names. Emerging gold developer Astral Resources (ASX:AAR), a West Australian explorer advancing a gold project south of Kalgoorlie, drew fresh attention ac...

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Kalkine
Neutral
17 July

Why Is Emerging gold developer Astral (ASX:AAR) Turning Heads Right Now?

Highlights Fresh drilling and resource updates from West Australian gold explorers put the ASX small-cap corner back in focus. Astral Resources and Ora Banda Mining show how exploration success can reshape the story for emerging producers. Market participants are watching resource growth, grades and the path toward development across the two names. Emerging gold developer Astral Resources (ASX:AAR), a West Australian explorer advancing a gold project south of Kalgoorlie, drew fresh attention ac...

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