Xie Weitong

Xie Weitong

Xie Weitong (#1266)

  • $ 3 B
  • Cobalt
  • Taiwan
  • M
  • 69 Years

About Me

Xie Weitong was the largest shareholder of Huayou Cobalt, a mainland Chinese supplier of cobalt and lithium battery chemicals. He sold all his stakes in 2021. The company also operates cobalt and copper mining businesses in the Congo, and acquired a $422 million lithium mine in Zimbabwe in 2022. Xie resigned in 2019 after serving as the company's vice chairman for 17 years since its inception.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Xie Weitong’s rise and global influence.

  • #1251   Billionaires (2026)
  • #25   Taiwan's 50 Richest (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Xie Weitong’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $3.4B (May 4, 2026)