Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc: Results of Annual General Meeting and Appointment of New Chairman
Caledonia Mining (NYSE AMERICAN:CMCL, AIM:CMCL, VFEX:CMCL) reported results of its Annual General Meeting held 5 May 2026 and announced a board leadership change.
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Caledonia Mining (NYSE AMERICAN:CMCL, AIM:CMCL, VFEX:CMCL) reported results of its Annual General Meeting held 5 May 2026 and announced a board leadership change. Shareholder turnout was 56.47% and all director reappointments were passed by proxy. July Ndlovu was appointed Chairman and Nick Clarke left the Board effective at the AGM. BDO South Africa Inc was reappointed auditor and several directors were named to the Audit Committee.
Positive
- Chairman appointed: July Ndlovu named Chairman immediately after the AGM
- Strong shareholder participation: 56.47% of outstanding voting shares represented at AGM
- Director reappointments: All nominated directors re-elected by proxy votes
- Auditor continuity: BDO South Africa reappointed for the ensuing year
Negative
- Board departure: Nick Clarke left the Board at the AGM
- Notable dissent: Several directors received >10% votes against (e.g., Wildschutt 11.79%)
Details
News Market Reaction – CMCL
On May 5, the day this news came out, CMCL closed 3.80% above the previous close.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the May 5 session.
Key Figures
- AGM participation
- 103 shareholders
- Number present in person or by proxy at AGM
- Voting share representation
- 56.47%
- Outstanding voting shares represented at AGM
- Learmonth support
- 99.34% for
- Votes in favour of Mark Learmonth reappointment
- Ndlovu support
- 99.08% for
- Votes in favour of July Ndlovu reappointment
- Wildschutt support
- 88.21% for
- Votes in favour of Geralda Wildschutt reappointment
- Gadzikwa support
- 89.74% for
- Votes in favour of Tariro Gadzikwa reappointment
- Audit reappointment
- 1 year
- BDO South Africa Inc reappointed as auditor for ensuing year
- BlackRock holding
- 5.98%
- Total interest in Caledonia as of Apr 29, 2026 (regulatory filing)
Historical Context
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Planned transition from John Kelly to July Ndlovu as chairman post‑AGM.
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Announcement of Q1 2026 results release date and investor presentation.
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Filing of Form 20-F for fiscal year 2025 and making it available online.
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Q1 2026 Blanket Mine production down versus Q1 2025 but guidance reaffirmed.
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Confirmation of quarterly US$0.14 dividend with minor payment date change.
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(NYSE AMERICAN:CMCL)(AIM:CMCL)(VFEX:CMCL)
SAINT HELIER, JE / ACCESS Newswire / May 5, 2026 / Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc ("the Company") announces the results of its annual general meeting of shareholders (the "AGM") held at St Helier, Jersey today, and the appointment by the board of directors (the "Board") of a new chairman of the Board (the "Chairman").
The total number of shareholders present in person or by proxy at the AGM was 103, representing
The table below shows the proxy votes received on resolutions 1(a) to 1(i), which were duly passed by a show of hands, to reappoint the nominees proposed for re-election as directors:
Nominee | Vote type | Voted | % |
Mark Learmonth | For | 8,836,458 | |
Against | 58,660 | ||
Abstain | 8,029 | ||
John Kelly | For | 8,543,666 | |
Against | 351,060 | ||
Abstain | 8,421 | ||
Geralda Wildschutt | For | 7,842,949 | |
Against | 1,048,033 | ||
Abstain | 12,165 | ||
Gordon Wylie | For | 7,833,260 | |
Against | 1,059,027 | ||
Abstain | 10,860 | ||
Victor Gapare | For | 8,697,533 | |
Against | 195,154 | ||
Abstain | 10,460 | ||
Tariro Gadzikwa | For | 7,979,026 | |
Against | 911,768 | ||
Abstain | 12,353 | ||
Stefan Buys | For | 8,722,326 | |
Against | 170,102 | ||
Abstain | 10,719 | ||
Lesley Goldwasser | For | 7,952,490 | |
Against | 938,427 | ||
Abstain | 12,230 | ||
July Ndlovu | For | 8,810,492 | |
Against | 82,191 | ||
Abstain | 10,464 |
Further resolutions 2 and 3 were also passed at the AGM so that:
BDO South Africa Inc was reappointed as the auditor of the Company for the ensuing year and the directors were authorised to approve their remuneration; and
Ms. Gadzikwa, Mr. Wylie, Ms. Wildschutt, and Ms. Goldwasser were reappointed as members of the Audit Committee.
Board Changes
As announced by the Company on April 30, 2026 in respect of an anticipated change of Chairman as part of the Board's succession plan, Mr Kelly stood down as Chairman and Mr Ndlovu was duly appointed by the Board as Chairman immediately following the AGM.
The Company also announces that Nick Clarke did not stand for re‑election as a director at the AGM and therefore left the Board with effect from the AGM.
Mr Clarke has made a valuable contribution to Caledonia during his time on the Board, bringing extensive technical expertise and industry experience, and providing insight and guidance as the Company continued to deliver at Blanket Mine and advance its growth strategy.
July Ndlovu, Chairman of Caledonia, said:
"On behalf of the Board and management team, I would like to thank Nick for his significant contribution to Caledonia since he joined the Board in 2019. His depth of mining experience and technical knowledge have been greatly valued, and his advice and support have been important to the Company over a number of years. We wish him all the very best for the future."
The full text of each resolution proposed at the AGM, together with explanatory notes, are set out in the notice of AGM and management information circular dated March 26, 2026 which are available on the Company's website at:
https://www.caledoniamining.com/investors/shareholder-information/#shareholder-meeting-documents
For further information please contact:
Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc Mark Learmonth Camilla Horsfall | Tel: +44 1534 679 800 Tel: +44 7817 841 793 |
Cavendish Capital Markets Limited (Nomad and Broker) Adrian Hadden Pearl Kellie | Tel: +44 207 397 1965 Tel: +44 131 220 9775 |
Camarco, Financial PR (UK) Gordon Poole Elfie Kent | Tel: +44 20 3757 4980 |
Curate Public Relations (Zimbabwe) Debra Tatenda | Tel: +263 77802131 |
IH Securities (Private) Limited (VFEX Sponsor - Zimbabwe) Lloyd Mlotshwa | Tel: +263 (242) 745 119/33/39 |
SOURCE: Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc
View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
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