Holding(s) in Company
Van Eck Associates Corporation, through various ETFs and funds including VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF, VanEck Junior Gold Miners UCITS ETF, VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF, International Investors Gold Fund, and VanEck VIP Global Gold Fund, has acquired a new holding in Meridian Mining plc. As of September 18, 2026, Van Eck Associates Corporation now holds 17,406,220 voting rights, representing 3.573298% of the total voting rights in the company, with no financial instruments contributing to this percentage.
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Issuer Details
ISIN
GB00BVPND783
Issuer Name
MERIDIAN MINING PLC
UK or Non-UK Issuer
UK
Reason for Notification
An acquisition or disposal of voting rights
Details of person subject to the notification obligation
Name
Van Eck Associates Corporation
City of registered office (if applicable)
New York
Country of registered office (if applicable)
United States
Details of the shareholder
| Name | City of registered office | Country of registered office |
VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF
VanEck Junior Gold Miners UCITS ETF
VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF
International Investors Gold Fund
VanEck VIP Global Gold Fund
Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached
18-Sep-2026
Date on which Issuer notified
22-Sep-2026
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached | 3.573298 | 0.000000 | 3.573298 | 17406220 |
| Position of previous notification (if applicable) | ||||
| 8A. Voting rights attached to shares | ||||
| Class/Type of shares ISIN code(if possible) | Number of direct voting rights (DTR5.1) | Number of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1) | % of direct voting rights (DTR5.1) | % of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1) |
| GB00BVPND783 | 17406220 | 3.573298 | ||
| Sub Total 8.A | 17406220 | 3.573298% | ||
| 8B1. Financial Instruments according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (a)) | ||||
| Type of financial instrument | Expiration date | Exercise/conversion period | Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/converted | % of voting rights |
Sub Total 8.B1
- Financial Instruments with similar economic effect according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (b))
| Type of financial instrument | Expiration date | Exercise/conversion period | Physical or cash settlement | Number of voting rights | % of voting rights |
Sub Total 8.B2
- Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
| Ultimate controlling person | Name of controlled undertaking | % 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Eck Associates Corporation | VanEck VIP Global Gold Fund | 0.174970 | ||
| Van Eck Associates Corporation | International Investors Gold Fund | 1.837630 | ||
| Van Eck Associates Corporation | VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | 1.330710 | ||
| Van Eck Associates Corporation | VanEck Junior Gold Miners UCITS ETF | 0.200050 | ||
| Van Eck Associates Corporation | VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF | 0.029910 |
In case of proxy voting
Name of the proxy holder
Glass Lewis
The number and % of voting rights held
17,406,220 shares and 3.57% voting rights
The date until which the voting rights will be held
If date does not apply, explain below
Open
- Additional Information
- Date of Completion
22-Sep-2026
Place Of Completion
Tampa, FL, USA
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