Caledonia Secures US$150m Zimbabwe Bank Facility for Bilboes - The Zimbabwe Mail Caledonia Secures US$150m Zimbabwe Bank Facility for Bilboes

Caledonia Mining secured a $150m interim financing facility from eight Zimbabwean banks to fund the Bilboes Gold Project. The 36-month facility includes a $50m revolving credit and a $100m term loan, with interest rates tied to SOFR. The company aims to start construction in 2027 and produce first gold by October 2028. This financing is part of Caledonia's broader funding strategy for the project.

Caledonia Mining (CMCL) secured $150M in interim financing from eight lenders, including Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe and CBZ Bank, for its Bilboes gold project. The deal includes a $50M revolving credit line and a $100M term facility, with options to increase the latter. The company is also negotiating long-term funding and aims for first gold in October 2028.

Caledonia Mining Corporation secured a $150 million interim financing facility for its Bilboes Gold Project in Zimbabwe. The facility, arranged by Stanbic Bank and CBZ Bank, includes two tranches with varying terms and interest rates. This funding supports the project's development, complementing Caledonia's convertible notes offering and gold price hedging program.

Caledonia Mining (CMCL) raised $150 million for its Bilboes project and reported 39% revenue growth in 2025. The company trades at $20.25 with a 28% decline over the past year. It has a 79 Superscore, indicating strong financial performance and operational efficiency, but faces risks like jurisdiction volatility and rising production costs.

Caledonia Mining Corp. (CMCL) expects gold output to exceed 270,000 ounces by 2029, up from 75,000, driven by Bilboes project and Blanket Mine expansion. Funding is secured via hedging, convertible notes, and bank facilities. Operational upgrades and exploration aim to reduce costs and grow resources. ESG initiatives and stable Zimbabwean policies support long-term value, according to the company.

Caledonia Mining (CMCL) shares rose 4% after Cavendish reaffirmed its 'buy' rating, citing a 500,000-ounce resource at Motapa and a 22% resource increase at Blanket mine. Cavendish expects Bilboes development to quadruple annual production to 200,000 ounces, potentially attracting institutional investors. Caledonia aims to secure a $150 million funding facility and surface mining approvals.