Caledonia Mining (NYSE American: CMCL) discloses BlackRock holding cut to 6.03%
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Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc reports that major shareholder BlackRock, Inc. has changed its position and now holds 6.03% of the company’s voting rights.
As of March 6, 2026 BlackRock held 4.95% via ordinary shares representing 956,648 voting rights and 1.07% through financial instruments representing 208,359 voting rights, for a total of 1,165,007 voting rights, down from 6.88% previously.
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FAQ
What change in BlackRock’s holding in Caledonia Mining (CMCL) was disclosed?
BlackRock, Inc. disclosed a reduced position in Caledonia Mining, holding a total of 6.03% of voting rights. This compares with a previous notified position of 6.88%, indicating a decrease in its overall economic interest and voting influence in the company.
How many Caledonia Mining voting rights does BlackRock hold after the change?
After the change, BlackRock holds 1,165,007 voting rights in Caledonia Mining. This total comprises voting rights from ordinary shares and from financial instruments, reflecting BlackRock’s combined direct shareholding and exposure via derivatives and securities lending positions in the company.
How is BlackRock’s 6.03% interest in Caledonia Mining (CMCL) structured?
BlackRock’s 6.03% interest combines equity and derivatives exposure. It holds 4.95% of voting rights (956,648) via shares, plus 1.07% via financial instruments. These include securities lending over 126,657 voting rights and CFDs over 81,701 voting rights in Caledonia Mining.
On what dates did BlackRock’s threshold crossing and Caledonia’s notification occur?
BlackRock crossed the relevant threshold on March 6, 2026. Caledonia Mining was notified on March 9, 2026, and then released this information publicly in a March 10, 2026 announcement, complying with major shareholding notification rules for the company’s listed shares.
What financial instruments does BlackRock use for its Caledonia Mining exposure?
BlackRock uses both securities lending and CFDs to gain exposure to Caledonia Mining. It reported 126,657 voting rights, or 0.65%, via securities lending and 81,701 voting rights, or 0.42%, through cash-settled contracts for difference linked to the company’s shares.
