Leading global metals miner Zijin has been ranked No. 181 on the 2026 Forbes Global 2000, a list of the world’s largest public companies released on June 24. The company jumped 70 places from the previous year to join the top 200. Within the mining industry, Zijin ranked third among global metals and mining companies and retained its position as the world’s top gold mining company.

Two Zijin-controlled firms also made their debut on the list. Zijin Gold International—the company’s overseas gold mining arm—ranked No. 1,111, while Zangge Mining—a lithium, potash and copper producer—came in at No. 1,834.

The 2026 Global 2000 list reflects profound structural shifts in the global economy. The AI data center build-out, advanced manufacturing, and the energy transition are driving a surge in demand for critical minerals such as copper and lithium. That brought significantly more mining and materials companies onto the list and boosted their combined market value. Notably, the materials companies on this year’s list posted a 67.5% year-on-year surge in total market capitalization, alongside a 38.6% rise in profits.

About Zijin Mining
Zijin Mining is a leading global metals and mining company and one of the world’s largest producers of gold, copper, and zinc. The company has more than 30 large-scale mining operations and projects across 19 countries on 5 continents. Leveraging strong in-house research, engineering, and development capabilities, Zijin maintains high operational efficiency and low costs in both acquisitions and operations. This enables the company to be an industry leader in value creation, underpinned by its philosophy of pursuing development for all and sustained by superior environmental, social, and governance performance. Zijin’s shares trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX: 2899) and the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE: 601899).