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Caledonia Mining (NYSE American: CMCL) reports BlackRock holding 6.17% voting stake

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Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc reported a change in a significant shareholder’s position after receiving a notification from BlackRock, Inc. under UK major holdings rules. As of 08/07/2026, BlackRock’s total interest in Caledonia amounted to 6.17% of voting rights, representing 1,193,783 voting rights in total. Of this, 5.25% (1,016,237 voting rights) is held through shares with ISIN JE00BF0XVB15, while 0.91% is held through financial instruments. The financial instruments component includes 0.55% via securities lending over 107,415 voting rights and 0.36% via cash-settled CFDs over 70,131 voting rights. Previously, BlackRock held 6.15% in total, so the change reflects a small shift in the mix between shares and financial instruments rather than a large change in overall exposure.

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BlackRock’s total stake in Caledonia is stable around 6%, with a slight mix shift.

The disclosure shows BlackRock, Inc. holds a combined 6.17% of Caledonia’s voting rights as of 08/07/2026, up marginally from 6.15%. The change arises mainly from movements between direct shareholdings and derivative or lending structures.

BlackRock holds 1,016,237 voting rights (5.25%) via ordinary shares, plus exposure via securities lending and cash-settled CFDs. This suggests continued institutional interest without a major directional shift. The notification is a regulatory transparency event rather than a strategic transaction.

Total voting rights held by BlackRock 1,193,783 voting rights Combined position in Caledonia Mining as of 08/07/2026
BlackRock total voting rights percentage 6.17% Total of shares and financial instruments as of 08/07/2026
Voting rights via shares 1,016,237 voting rights (5.25%) Direct exposure through shares, ISIN JE00BF0XVB15
Voting rights via securities lending 107,415 voting rights (0.55%) Financial instruments according to DTR5.3.1R (1)(a)
Voting rights via CFDs 70,131 voting rights (0.36%) Cash-settled CFDs with similar economic effect to holdings
Previous total holding percentage 6.15% BlackRock’s prior notified total voting rights position
voting rights financial
"Total number of voting rights held in issuer (8.A + 8.B)"
Voting rights are the ability of shareholders to have a say in important company decisions, like choosing leaders or approving big changes. They matter because they give owners a voice in how the company is run, similar to how voters influence elections, ensuring the company acts in shareholders’ interests.
securities lending financial
"Securities Lending | N/A | N/A | 107,415 | 0.55%"
Securities lending is when an owner of stocks or bonds temporarily loans them to another party, usually so the borrower can sell them short or meet settlement needs; the lender receives a fee and typically some form of security in return. Investors should care because lending can generate extra income on holdings and affects market liquidity and short-selling activity, much like renting out a spare room brings income while someone else uses the space.
CFD financial
"CFD | N/A | N/A | Cash | 70,131 | 0.36%"
A CFD (contract for difference) is a financial agreement that lets an investor profit from the change in an asset’s price without actually owning that asset — like betting on a car’s value rising or falling without buying the car. It matters because CFDs use leverage, which can amplify gains and losses and allow easy access to different markets, so they change an investor’s potential return and risk profile and can lead to rapid losses if prices move unfavorably.
financial instruments financial
"% of voting rights through financial instruments (total of 8.B 1 + 8.B 2)"
Financial instruments are assets or contracts that hold monetary value and can be bought, sold, or traded. They serve as tools for investors to grow, protect, or transfer money, much like how a ticket or voucher can be used to access goods or services. These instruments help individuals and organizations manage financial goals and risks across different markets and economic conditions.
non-UK issuer regulatory
"Please indicate if the issuer is a non-UK issuer"
A non-UK issuer is a company or other entity that issues securities but is based, incorporated, or primarily regulated outside the United Kingdom. For investors, this matters because such issuers often follow different reporting rules, legal protections and market practices than UK-based issuers, so buying their securities can be like shopping in a different country: you may face different information, oversight, tax treatment and claim rights if things go wrong.
DTR5.3.1R regulatory
"Financial Instruments according to DTR5.3.1R (1) (a)"
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FAQ

What change in major holdings did Caledonia Mining (CMCL) disclose?
Caledonia Mining disclosed that BlackRock, Inc. crossed a notification threshold, holding a total of 6.17% of voting rights in the company as of 08/07/2026.

How many Caledonia Mining (CMCL) voting rights does BlackRock now control?
BlackRock controls 1,193,783 voting rights in Caledonia Mining, representing a combined 6.17% interest, including both directly held shares and positions via financial instruments.

What portion of Caledonia Mining (CMCL) does BlackRock hold through shares versus derivatives?
BlackRock holds 5.25% of Caledonia’s voting rights (1,016,237 voting rights) through shares and 0.91% through financial instruments, including securities lending and cash-settled CFDs.

How did BlackRock’s total percentage holding in Caledonia Mining (CMCL) change?
BlackRock’s total holding moved slightly from 6.15% to 6.17% of Caledonia’s voting rights, indicating only a minor change in overall exposure to the company.

What financial instruments does BlackRock use for its Caledonia Mining (CMCL) exposure?
BlackRock’s exposure includes securities lending over 107,415 voting rights (0.55%) and cash-settled CFDs over 70,131 voting rights (0.36%). These supplement its directly held shares.

When did BlackRock cross the notification threshold in Caledonia Mining (CMCL)?
BlackRock crossed the relevant notification threshold on 08/07/2026 and notified Caledonia Mining on 09/07/2026, triggering this disclosure under major holdings rules.
 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
Of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of July 2026
Commission File Number: 001-38164

CALEDONIA MINING CORPORATION PLC
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

2 Mulcaster Street
St Helier
Jersey JE2 3NJ
(Address of principal executive office)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☒      Form 40-F ☐

 

   

 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  CALEDONIA MINING CORPORATION PLC
  Registrant
   
July 10, 2026 /s/ JOHN MARK LEARMONTH
  John Mark Learmonth
  CEO and Director

 

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number Description
  
99.1 Press Release dated July 10, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc

 

Notification of relevant change to significant shareholder

 

(NYSE AMERICAN: CMCL; AIM: CMCL; VFEX: CMCL)

 

July 10, 2026: Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (“Caledonia” or “the Company”) announces that it received notification on July 9, 2026 from BlackRock, Inc. that on July 8, 2026 it had crossed a threshold for notification of a relevant change (as defined by the AIM Rules for Companies).

 

A copy of the notification is below.

 

Enquiries:

 

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

George Lawson

 

 

Tel: +44 207 397 1965

Tel: +44 131 220 9775

Camarco, Financial PR (UK)

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

 

 

 

 

 

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TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings

 

NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR HOLDINGS (to be sent to the relevant issuer and to the FCA in Microsoft Word format if possible) i
 
1a. Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to which voting rights are attached ii: CALEDONIA MINING CORPORATION PLC
1b. Please indicate if the issuer is a non-UK issuer  (please mark with an “X” if appropriate)
Non-UK issuer X
2. Reason for the notification (please mark the appropriate box or boxes with an “X”)
An acquisition or disposal of voting rights X
An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments  
An event changing the breakdown of voting rights  
Other (please specify) iii:  
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation iv
Name BlackRock, Inc.
City and country of registered office (if applicable) Wilmington, DE, USA
4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.) v
Name  
City and country of registered office (if applicable)  
5. Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached vi: 08/07/2026
6. Date on which issuer notified (DD/MM/YYYY): 09/07/2026
7. Total positions of person(s) subject to the notification obligation
  % of voting rights attached to shares (total of 8. A) % of voting rights through financial instruments
(total of 8.B 1 + 8.B 2)		 Total of both in % (8.A + 8.B) Total number of voting rights held in issuer (8.A + 8.B) vii
Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached 5.25% 0.91% 6.17% 1,193,783

Position of previous notification (if

applicable)

 4.96% 1.18% 6.15%  
             

 

 

 

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8. Notified details of the resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed or reached viii
A: Voting rights attached to shares

Class/type of
shares

ISIN code (if possible)

 Number of voting rights ix % of voting rights

Direct

(DTR5.1)

Indirect

(DTR5.2.1)

Direct

(DTR5.1)

Indirect

(DTR5.2.1)

JE00BF0XVB15   1,016,237   5.25%
         
         
SUBTOTAL 8. A 1,016,237 5.25%

 

B 1: Financial Instruments according to DTR5.3.1R (1) (a)
Type of financial instrument Expiration
date x		 Exercise/
Conversion Period xi

Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is

exercised/converted.

 % of voting rights
Securities Lending N/A N/A 107,415 0.55%
         
         
    SUBTOTAL 8. B 1 107,415 0.55%

 

B 2: Financial Instruments with similar economic effect according to DTR5.3.1R (1) (b)
Type of financial instrument Expiration
date x		 Exercise/
Conversion Period xi

Physical or cash

Settlement xii

 Number of voting rights % of voting rights
CFD N/A N/A Cash 70,131 0.36%
           
           
      SUBTOTAL 8.B.2 70,131 0.36%
                   

 

 

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9. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation (please mark the

applicable box with an “X”)

Person subject to the notification obligation is not controlled by any natural person or legal entity and does not control any other undertaking(s) holding directly or indirectly an interest in the (underlying) issuer xiii  
Full chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the
financial instruments are effectively held starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entity (please add additional rows as necessary) xiv		 X
Name xv % of voting rights if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold % of voting rights through financial instruments if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold Total of both if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold
       
BlackRock, Inc.      
BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC      
BlackRock Finance, Inc.      
Trident Merger, LLC      
BlackRock Investment Management, LLC      
       
BlackRock, Inc.      
BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC      
BlackRock Finance, Inc.      
BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.      
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.      
BlackRock Holdco 4, LLC      
BlackRock Holdco 6, LLC      
BlackRock Delaware Holdings Inc.      
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, National Association      
         

 

 

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BlackRock, Inc.      
BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC      
BlackRock Finance, Inc.      
BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.      
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.      
BlackRock Holdco 4, LLC      
BlackRock Holdco 6, LLC      
BlackRock Delaware Holdings Inc.      
BlackRock Fund Advisors 3.430% 0.010% 3.450%
       
BlackRock, Inc.      
BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC      
BlackRock Finance, Inc.      
BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.      
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.      
       
BlackRock, Inc.      
BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC      
BlackRock Finance, Inc.      
BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.      
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.      
BlackRock International Holdings, Inc.      
BlackRock Canada Holdings ULC      
BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited      
         

 

 

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BlackRock, Inc.      
BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC      
BlackRock Finance, Inc.      
BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.      
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.      
BlackRock Capital Holdings, Inc.      
BlackRock Advisors, LLC      
       
BlackRock, Inc.      
BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC      
BlackRock Finance, Inc.      
Trident Merger, LLC      
BlackRock Investment Management, LLC      
Amethyst Intermediate, LLC      
Aperio Holdings, LLC      
Aperio Group, LLC      
         
10. In case of proxy voting, please identify:
Name of the proxy holder  
The number and % of voting rights held  
The date until which the voting rights will be held  

 

11. Additional information xvi

BlackRock Regulatory Threshold Reporting Team

Jana Blumenstein

020 7743 3650

         

Place of completion 12 Throgmorton Avenue, London, EC2N 2DL, U.K.
Date of completion 09 July 2026

 

 

 

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