BlackRock's Caledonia Mining Stake Drops to 7.14%

Voting rights decline from previous 7.45% holding

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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BlackRock, Inc. has notified Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc that its voting stake in the company has decreased from 7.45% to 7.14%, crossing a disclosure threshold on February 5, 2026.

Why it matters

As a major institutional investor, changes in BlackRock's holdings in Caledonia Mining are closely watched by the market. This decrease in voting rights, though relatively small, could signal a shift in BlackRock's investment strategy or portfolio allocation.

The details

According to the TR-1 notification, BlackRock's direct ownership of Caledonia Mining shares decreased to 5.57% from 6.51%, while its indirect holdings through financial instruments increased to 1.57% from 0.93%. The total combined voting rights held by BlackRock is now 7.14%, down from the previous 7.45% holding.

  • BlackRock crossed the disclosure threshold on February 5, 2026.
  • Caledonia Mining was notified of the change on February 6, 2026.

The players

BlackRock, Inc.

An American multinational investment management corporation and one of the world's largest asset managers.

Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc

A mining company focused on gold and precious metals production, exploration and development in Southern Africa.

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The takeaway

This change in BlackRock's stake in Caledonia Mining, while relatively small, is noteworthy as it signals a shift in the investment firm's portfolio. Investors will be closely watching to see if BlackRock continues to adjust its position in the mining company going forward.