By Kelvin Wilson Kasiwulaya Source:https://youtu.be/Kko23rD2ucs HARARE — Caledonia Mining Corp. (NYSE AMERICAN: CMCL; AIM: CMCL) is taking a lead role in rebranding Zimbabwe’s mining sector, arguing that the “country risk” is disconnected from the operational reality on the ground. Speaking at the 2026 Zimbabwe Mining Forum, executives from the Jersey-based gold miner—which operates the flagship Blanket Mine—addressed the persistent skepticism that has stymied foreign direct investment despite the country’s massive mineral endowment. The ‘Dividend’ Defense For years, the primary deterrent for international project finance in Zimbabwe has been the perceived difficulty of repatriating capital. Caledonia, however, is using its own balance sheet to dismantle that narrative. “The constant drumbeat is: ‘Zimbabwe is impossible, you won’t make any money, and if you do, you can’t get it out,’” a Caledonia representative told attendees. “Well, that’s not true. We’ve paid a dividend, we’ve increased