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BlackRock now holds 7.10% of Caledonia Mining (NYSE AMERICAN: CMCL)

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Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc reported that BlackRock, Inc. crossed a major shareholding notification threshold in its stock. As of 28 July 2026, BlackRock held a total of 7.10% of Caledonia’s voting rights, equivalent to 1,374,662 voting rights.

The position consists of 5.11% voting rights attached to shares, representing 988,271 voting rights, and a further 1.99% through financial instruments. These instruments comprise securities lending arrangements over 189,690 voting rights (0.98%) and cash-settled CFDs over 196,701 voting rights (1.01%). BlackRock’s previous notified total holding was 6.18%.

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Filing Explained

Caledonia’s July 31, 2026 Form 6-K records that it received BlackRock’s notification on July 29, 2026 for a voting-rights and financial-instrument threshold crossed on July 28, 2026; the filing documents an update to a holder’s reported position, not a transaction by Caledonia itself.

Total voting rights held 1,374,662 voting rights BlackRock total voting rights in Caledonia as of 28 July 2026
Total voting rights percentage 7.10% BlackRock’s combined voting rights (shares plus instruments) after threshold crossing
Voting rights via shares 988,271 voting rights (5.11%) Direct voting rights attached to Caledonia shares held by BlackRock
Voting rights via financial instruments 1.99% BlackRock’s voting rights exposure through financial instruments in total
Securities lending exposure 189,690 voting rights (0.98%) Voting rights that may be acquired via securities lending arrangements
CFD exposure 196,701 voting rights (1.01%) Voting rights with similar economic effect held via cash-settled CFDs
Previous total holding 6.18% BlackRock’s total percentage of voting rights in Caledonia before this notification
TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings regulatory
"TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings"
financial instruments financial
"An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments"
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.
Securities Lending financial
"Type of financial instrument | Securities Lending | N/A |"
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
"Financial Instruments with similar economic effect ... | CFD | N/A |"
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.
DTR5.3.1R regulatory
"Financial Instruments according to DTR5.3.1R (1) (a)"

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FAQ

What major shareholding change did Caledonia Mining (CMCL) disclose in July 2026?
Caledonia Mining disclosed that BlackRock, Inc. crossed a major shareholding threshold, holding a combined 7.10% of its voting rights, or 1,374,662 voting rights, as of 28 July 2026. This was up from a previously notified total holding of 6.18%.

How much of CMCL’s voting rights does BlackRock hold directly through shares?
BlackRock holds 5.11% of Caledonia Mining’s voting rights directly through shares, representing 988,271 voting rights. This portion reflects voting rights attached to ordinary shares with ISIN JE00BF0XVB15, separate from any exposure via financial instruments or derivatives.

What financial instruments give BlackRock additional exposure to CMCL?
Beyond shares, BlackRock holds 1.99% of CMCL’s voting rights via financial instruments. This includes securities lending over 189,690 voting rights (0.98%) and cash-settled CFDs over 196,701 voting rights (1.01%), together supplementing its direct equity position in the company.

When did BlackRock cross the notifiable threshold in Caledonia Mining (CMCL)?
BlackRock crossed the notifiable threshold in CMCL on 28 July 2026 and notified the company on 29 July 2026. The change triggered a disclosure under the major holdings rules, leading to Caledonia’s public announcement of BlackRock’s updated voting rights position.

How did BlackRock’s total holding in CMCL change versus its previous notification?
BlackRock’s total holding in CMCL increased from 6.18% to 7.10% of voting rights. The updated figure combines 5.11% through shares and 1.99% via financial instruments, indicating a higher aggregate economic and voting exposure than previously reported.

 

 

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 31, 2026 /s/ JOHN MARK LEARMONTH
  John Mark Learmonth
  CEO and Director

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

  

Exhibit NumberDescription
 
99.1Press Release dated July 31, 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 31, 2026: Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc ("Caledonia" or "the Company") announces that it received notification on July 29, 2026 from BlackRock, Inc. that on July 28, 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 X
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:

28/07/2026

6. Date on which issuer notified (DD/MM/YYYY): 29/07/2026
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 5.11% 1.99% 7.10% 1,374,662

Position of previous notification (if

applicable)

 5.00% 1.18% 6.18%  
             

 

 

 

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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   988,271   5.11%
         
         
SUBTOTAL 8. A 988,271 5.11%

 

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 189,690 0.98%
         
         
    SUBTOTAL 8. B 1 189,690 0.98%

 

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 196,701 1.01%
           
           
      SUBTOTAL 8.B.2 196,701 1.01%
                   

 

 

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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 International Holdings, Inc.      
BR Jersey International Holdings L.P.      
BlackRock Holdco 3, LLC      
BlackRock Cayman 1 LP      
BlackRock Cayman West Bay Finco Limited      
BlackRock Cayman West Bay IV Limited      
BlackRock Group Limited      
BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited      
       
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      
       
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 3.460% 0.010% 3.470%
       
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      
       
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      
         

 

 

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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 29 July 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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