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Northern Minerals is focused on developing its heavy rare earth element resources, particularly dysprosium, in Western Australia and the Northern Territory. The company aims to become a significant producer of dysprosium, a critical element used in permanent magnets, by developing its large landholding and advancing its Browns Range Project.

Short position

short percentage0.21%
reported shorts20.1M
shares on issue9.544B

Northern Minerals (ASX:NTU) has 0.21% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 5 Oct 2026, or about 20,132,484 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has fallen 0.08 percentage points, and over 90 days it has been broadly flat. Its highest recorded short interest was 0.66% in October 2010. NTU 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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Northern Minerals (NTU) News

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Kalkine
Neutral
2d ago

Can Northern Minerals (ASX:NTU) Revive Its Browns Range FID?

Highlights Northern Minerals missed its end-September target for a Browns Range investment decision. Register disputes, funding gaps and a going-concern flag have clouded the heavy rare earths developer. Export credit support and an Iluka offtake remain the pillars of the funding case. Northern Minerals (ASX:NTU) let its end-of-September deadline for a final investment decision on the Browns Range heavy rare earths project pass without a green light, leaving the developer to untangle funding ...

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Kalkine
Negative
3d ago

Which Way for Northern Minerals (ASX:NTU) After a Wider Deficit?

Highlights Northern Minerals reported lower revenue and a wider net deficit for the year to June as Browns Range work continued. Federal orders forcing China-linked owners to exit their stakes continue to shape the company's register. Browns Range is aimed at dysprosium and terbium, the heavy rare earths where supply outside China is scarcest. Northern Minerals (ASX:NTU) is in focus this week after releasing full-year results that showed revenue slipping and the net deficit widening compared ...

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Kalkine
Positive
1 Oct

Could Northern Minerals (ASX:NTU) Gain From Steady Dysprosium?

Highlights Dysprosium and terbium quotes in China stayed steady this week as the market paused before the holiday. Northern Minerals is developing Browns Range, a heavy rare earths project rich in both elements. Federal orders against China-linked parties on its register remain a backdrop to the story. Northern Minerals (ASX:NTU) is in view today after Chinese dysprosium and terbium prices stayed steady this week, with Shanghai Metals Market reporting on Wednesday that quotes for both heavy r...

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Kalkine
Neutral
28 Sept

Can Northern Minerals (ASX:NTU) Anchor Dysprosium Supply?

Highlights Northern Minerals is targeting a go-ahead decision on Browns Range by the end of September, subject to funding. Federal disposal orders have forced several foreign parties off the register on national security grounds. Allied export credit support and a refinery supply deal underpin the heavy rare earths pitch. Northern Minerals (ASX:NTU) reaches the end of September with its heavy rare earths ambitions under the spotlight, as the Browns Range developer works toward a final go-ahea...

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Kalkine
Neutral
27 Sept

Could Northern Minerals (ASX:NTU) land a Browns Range FID?

Highlights The company's target for a Browns Range investment decision falls at month end US and Australian export credit agencies have pledged joint funding support Federal orders to reshape the share register add a national security layer Northern Minerals (ASX:NTU) heads into the final days of September this week with its self-imposed deadline for a final investment decision on the Browns Range heavy rare earths project drawing near, a target the company has tied to securing project fundin...

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Kalkine
Neutral
11 Sept

How Will Northern Minerals (ASX:NTU) Fund Browns Range?

Highlights A funding decision on a Kimberley heavy rare earths project has been targeted for the end of this month. Export credit agencies in Australia and the United States have both signalled willingness to assist. A long-term concentrate agreement points the output toward a refinery being built in Western Australia. Northern Minerals (ASX:NTU) is approaching the most consequential few weeks in its history. The company has targeted the end of September for a decision on developing Browns Ra...

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Kalkine
Neutral
18 Aug

Can Northern Minerals Reach FID At Browns Range? (ASX:NTU)

Highlights Northern Minerals lifted the mineral resource estimate at its high-grade Dazzler deposit by a wide margin, adding scale to the Browns Range project A sizeable capital raise, backed by local and international institutions, has extended the funding runway while final construction decision discussions continue Front-end engineering and approvals have progressed despite wet-season access delays, pushing the targeted construction decision later in the year Northern Minerals (ASX:NTU) ha...

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Kalkine
Neutral
11 Aug

Can Northern Minerals (ASX:NTU) Prove Heavy Rare-Earth Strategy?

Highlights Northern Minerals remains in focus as investors assess the current operating outlook through operating progress, a key indicator of whether current momentum can translate into durable operating progress. August reporting season is sharpening attention on processing readiness and metallurgical evidence, helping investors distinguish headline activity from the underlying quality of the business outlook. A key risk is that policy support can arrive with demanding conditions, which could...

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Kalkine
Neutral
22 July

Is Northern Minerals (ASX:NTU) A Strategic Test?

Highlights Rare Earth Minerals remain in focus as strategic ownership scrutiny meets a selective Australian market Northern Minerals is being judged through rare earth minerals execution quality rather than market noise Fresh ASX themes point to proof, discipline and cleaner earnings narratives Rare earths have gained fresh strategic weight as allied supply chains, China-linked restrictions and project ownership questions reshape the critical-minerals conversation. Northern Minerals (ASX:NTU),...

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Kalkine
Neutral
8 July

Is Northern Minerals (ASX:NTU) In Focus As Ownership Review Draws Market Attention?

Highlights Northern Minerals remains in focus as the Federal Government reviews compliance with foreign ownership divestment orders. The Browns Range project continues to position the company within Australia's critical minerals and heavy rare earths sector. Ownership developments, project execution and funding remain key themes shaping market sentiment. Northern Minerals Ltd (ASX:NTU) has attracted renewed market attention following the Australian Government's review...

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Kalkine
Neutral
7 July

Northern Minerals Foreign Investment Review Keeps Rare Earth Project in Focus

Highlights Foreign investment compliance remains in focus. Browns Range project stays under close attention. Rare earth sector attracts strategic interest. Northern Minerals is drawing renewed attention after informing Treasury that China-linked investors appear to have retained their shareholdings despite divestment directions. The update highlights Australia's ongoing focus on foreign investment compliance within the country's strategically important rar...

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Kalkine
Neutral
17 June

Activist Pressure Builds at Northern Star Shake-Up

Highlights Northern Star (ASX:NST) faces activist scrutiny amid shifting expectations in the gold sector. Gold volatility is reshaping how major Australian producers manage costs and capital decisions. Peer comparisons with Newmont (ASX:NEM) and Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) sharpen sector focus. Northern Star’s strategic review debate highlights rising scrutiny across ASX gold producers, with volatility and capital allocation shaping expectations for performance, efficiency and long...

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Kalkine
Neutral
14 June

Northern Star Shake-Up: Activist Move Sparks Gold Talk

Highlights Elliott Management has emerged as a major shareholder in Northern Star Resources, drawing attention across the Australian gold sector. Leadership transition plans and major project integration have intensified focus on company direction. Broader ASX gold space faces renewed scrutiny on capital strategy and portfolio structure. Northern Star Resources draws attention after a major shareholder shift involving Elliott Management, with leadership transition and project integratio...

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Kalkine
Positive
12 June

Nevada Gold Story Gains Momentum as Great Northern Unveils Maiden Resource

Highlights Great Northern Minerals unveiled a maiden gold and silver resource at the Iron Butte project in Nevada. The resource positions the project alongside several established Nevada bulk-tonnage gold operations. Exploration upside remains a major focus, with deeper mineralisation and future drilling programs attracting attention. Great Northern Minerals strengthened its Nevada gold story with a maiden resource estimate, while future drilling and exploration upside continue attracting inv...

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Kalkine
Neutral
3 June

Gold Giant Under Pressure: Why Northern Star Is Back In Focus

Highlights Northern Star Resources has attracted significant attention following a major stake acquisition by an activist investment firm. Calls for strategic changes have reignited discussion around the company's operational performance and asset value. The development places one of Australia's largest gold producers under renewed market scrutiny. Northern Star has re-entered the spotlight as an activist shareholder pushes for strategic changes, sparking fresh discussion around leadership, o...

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Kalkine
Neutral
31 May

Leadership Change Puts Northern Star’s Long-Term Strategy in Focus

Highlights Northern Star Resources announced a planned leadership transition following completion of its current strategic program. Market attention remains focused on major development projects and future production growth initiatives. The company continues to play a significant role within Australia's gold mining sector despite recent share price volatility. Northern Star is entering a leadership transition phase while continuing to advance major gold projects and long-term production initi...

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Kalkine
Neutral
21 May

Why Northern Star’s Leadership Change Is Drawing Attention

Highlights Northern Star Resources confirmed a planned leadership transition after years of major expansion. The company’s outgoing managing director oversaw significant acquisitions and production growth. Investors are closely watching how the next leadership phase could shape future gold sector strategy. Northern Star Resources entered a major leadership transition phase as the gold producer continues expanding operations and progressing large-scale mining projects. Australian gold an...

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Kalkine
Neutral
20 May

Northern Minerals Cash Position Sparks Fresh Market Interest

Highlights Northern Minerals continues to attract attention after strengthening its cash runway despite remaining in a development phase. The rare earths explorer has reduced spending pressure while maintaining focus on long-term operational progress. Market watchers are closely tracking how the company balances growth ambitions with future funding flexibility. Northern Minerals remains in focus after improving its cash management position, reducing spending pressure and strengthening its ope...

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