PLS Group (PLS) Short Interest

PLS Group (ASX:PLS) had 11.22% of shares reported as short positions as of 24 Aug 2026, representing 361,829,120 shares. PLS Group operates in the Materials industry. Source: ASIC short position report (T+4 delay).

Source: official ASIC short position report, T+4 delay. Methodology · Disclaimer — not financial advice.

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PLS Group

Materials

Pls Group, operating under the stock code PLS, is a leading producer and explorer of lithium and tantalum. The company is positioned as the world's largest independent hard rock lithium producer, leveraging its extensive operations in Australia to meet global demand for clean energy materials. Its strategic focus on sustainable mining practices and expansion into key Asian markets enhances its competitive edge.

Short position

short percentage11.22%
reported shorts361.8M
shares on issue3.224B

PLS Group (ASX:PLS) has 11.22% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 24 Aug 2026, or about 361,829,120 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has risen 1.74 percentage points, and over 90 days it has risen 3.65 percentage points. Its highest recorded short interest was 22.25% in August 2024. PLS is classified in the Materials industry. All figures come from official ASIC short position reports, published with a four trading-day (T+4) delay.

Operations exposure

  • Western AustraliaMajority of operations (estimate)

    Basis: Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum mining and processing

Coarse bands are AI estimates based on public company information.

Weekly context: The 10 most shorted ASX stocks — Week 35, 2026.

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Lithium
Tantalum
Mining
Australia
Sustainability

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Level 2, 146 Colin Street, WEST PERTH, WA, AUSTRALIA, 6005

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