Short Interest in Antofagasta plc (OTCMKTS:ANFGF) Rises By 19.4%

Antofagasta plc (OTCMKTS:ANFGF) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest in September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totalling 712,800 shares, an increase of 19.4% from the August 31st total of 596,900 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 375.2 days.

Antofagasta Stock Performance

Antofagasta stock remained flat at $27.50 during mid-day trading on Friday. 91 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 5,404. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $24.35 and its 200-day simple moving average is $26.30. Antofagasta has a 12 month low of $15.50 and a 12 month high of $30.88.

About Antofagasta

Antofagasta plc operates as a mining company. It operates through Los Pelambres, Centinela, Antucoya, Zaldívar, Exploration and Evaluation, and Transport Division segments. Its mines produce copper cathodes and copper concentrates; and molybdenum, gold, and silver by-products. The company also has exploration projects in various countries.