Zijin Mining has secured a place on the Fortune Global 500 list for the fifth consecutive year, ranking 365th by revenue in the 2025 edition released on July 29. The company also ranked 208th globally by profits, placing fourth among metals mining companies worldwide and first among Chinese metals miners. Zijin Mining reported the highest return on assets (ROA) in the global metals and mining sector.
Among other metals miners listed, Glencore led in revenue but posted a net loss with a significant profit decline of 138% year-on-year. Shandong Gold, a new entrant from China, saw substantial revenue growth attributed to higher gold prices in 2024.
Zijin Mining’s financial performance was further highlighted by its top-tier return on equity (ROE), ranking fourth among all Chinese businesses on the Fortune Global 500, behind only Pinduoduo, TSMC, and Quanta Computer. In Fujian Province, Zijin is one of six local companies featured and ranks third by profits alongside regional leaders such as Xiamen C&D, Xiamen ITG, XMXYG, Industrial Bank, and CATL.
This year’s Fortune Global 500 includes 130 Chinese companies—a decrease of three from last year—marking the lowest number since 2019. The total revenue for Chinese firms declined by about 3% compared to last year. Globally, companies on the list generated $41.7 trillion in combined revenue—more than one-third of global GDP—an increase of 1.8% over last year. Total assets and equity among listed firms reached record highs as well. The minimum revenue required to qualify for this year’s list rose slightly from $32.1 billion to $32.2 billion.
“Driven by robust performance and strong growth momentum, the company further solidified its industry standing, placing 208th globally by profits, 4th among metals mining companies worldwide, and 1st among Chinese metals miners. Notably, Zijin Mining achieved the highest return on assets (ROA) in the global metals and mining sector.”
“Zijin’s financial strength was underscored by its top-tier return on equity (ROE), ranking 4th among all Chinese businesses on the list, only after Pinduoduo, TSMC, and Quanta Computer.”
