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Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc operates as a gold mining, exploration and development company with shares quoted on NYSE American, AIM and VFEX under CMCL. Company news centers on gold production and operating updates from the Blanket Mine, financial results shaped by realized gold prices, production volumes and mine costs, and sales that include output from the Bilboes oxide operation.
Recurring announcements also cover progress toward developing the Bilboes project, updates on exploration and growth projects, dividend communications, annual meeting results, board succession matters, auditor reappointments and significant-shareholder notifications under AIM disclosure rules.
Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (CMCL) announced new long-term incentive plan awards under its 2015 Omnibus Equity Incentive Compensation Plan. Key awards include performance units (PUs) granted to executives, with total values amounting to approximately US$1.1 million. The grants are tied to a share price of US$12.01, with a vesting date set for January 11, 2025. The final number of PUs will be adjusted based on company performance against specific metrics. Shares from vested PUs will have a minimum holding period of one year.
Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (NYSE AMERICAN: CMCL) has appointed Dana Roets to its board, effective immediately. Roets, who has been the Chief Operating Officer since 2013, boasts over 34 years of experience in the gold and platinum industries. Under his leadership, Blanket Mine's production rose by over 60% from 2014 to 2021. The company anticipates an increase in annual gold production to approximately 80,000 ounces starting in 2022. Roets aims to steer Caledonia toward becoming a multi-asset gold producer while continuing his operational oversight.
Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (CMCL) reported robust performance at its Blanket Mine in Zimbabwe for Q4 2021, achieving a record annual gold production of 67,476 ounces, up 17% from 2020. The quarterly production also increased by 24% to 18,604 ounces. The company anticipates 2022 production between 73,000 and 80,000 ounces. Notably, the company has maintained a strong safety record with over 2.4 million fatality-free shifts since 2018, thanks to its dedicated workforce and the successful commissioning of the Central Shaft.
Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (NYSE American: CMCL) announced the issuance of 76,520 common shares to employees following the maturing of long-term incentive plan awards on January 11, 2022. The shares, issued in depositary interests, will take effect before January 14, 2022. Notable recipients include CEO Steve Curtis, receiving 24,684 shares, and CFO Mark Learmonth, receiving 28,487 shares. Post-issuance, the total number of common shares will be 12,833,126, with no shares held in treasury.
Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (NYSE AMERICAN: CMCL) announced a significant change in shareholdings on January 7, 2022. Van Eck Associates Corporation notified the company that it crossed a threshold regarding its ownership of voting rights as of January 6, 2022. The current stake held is 3.9838%, amounting to 508,200 shares, decreasing from a previous holding of 540,381 shares, which represented 4.2361%. This notification aligns with the AIM Rules for Companies regarding major holdings.
Caledonia Mining Corporation has declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.14 per share, reflecting a remarkable 104% increase from 6.875 cents since October 2019. The company's target production for 2022 is between 73,000 to 80,000 ounces of gold. CEO Steve Curtis emphasized the company's commitment to shareholder returns while investing in growth, particularly in exploring opportunities in Zimbabwe. Key dividend dates include Ex-dividend: January 13, Record: January 14, and Payment: January 28.
Caledonia Mining Corporation (NYSE AMERICAN: CMCL) announces CEO Steve Curtis will retire on June 30, 2022, succeeded by current CFO Mark Learmonth. Curtis, who has led Caledonia since November 2014, will remain as a director and consultant until the end of 2023. Under his leadership, production nearly doubled, and market capitalization increased over four-fold, significantly enhancing shareholder value. The successful commissioning of the Central Shaft project, expected to boost annual gold production to 80,000 ounces, marks a pivotal point in the company's growth trajectory.
Caledonia Mining Corporation announced the issuance of 619,783 shares, leading to gross proceeds of approximately US$7.83 million. This comes after a successful oversubscribed placing on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) in Zimbabwe. Following this transaction, the total number of shares outstanding is now 12,756,606. The depositary receipts for these shares are set to be listed and traded on the VFEX today, with AIM admission planned for the following day.
Caledonia Mining Corporation (NYSE AMERICAN: CMCL) is raising approximately $7.96 million through an increased share offering due to strong demand from Zimbabwean investors for its listing on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX). The company plans to issue up to 630,000 new shares at $12.64 per depositary receipt, with proceeds allocated for corporate purposes in Zimbabwe. This move aims to enhance revenue structures for its Blanket Mine, where it anticipates improved dollar-denominated returns, thus positioning itself for future growth in Zimbabwe's mining sector.
Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (NYSE American: CMCL; AIM: CMCL) announced that John McGloin, a non-executive director, has exercised options to acquire 18,000 common shares at CAD$11.50 each, totaling CAD$207,000. Following this transaction, McGloin holds about 0.15% of the company's issued share capital. The newly issued shares are set to commence trading on AIM around November 19, 2021, increasing the total shares in circulation to 12,136,823.