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Cai Jianyong

Cai Jianyong

Cai Jianyong (#2019)

Global Rank #2019
Country Rank #247
Country China

Cai Jianyong is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 2 B
  • Nickel
  • China
  • M
  • 55 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #2,019
Country Rank #247
Net Worth $2.1B
Previous Worth $2.1B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country China
Industry Nickel
Age 55 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 17 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Ningbo, China
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Personal Stats

Age 55
Source Of Wealth Nickel, Self Made
Residence Ningbo, China
Citizenship China
Marital Status Married
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $2.1B
Current Net Worth $2.1B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Cai Jianyong chairs China nickel supplier Lygend Resources & Technology, headquartered on the coast of the East China Sea. He founded the company in 2009, after nearly a decade in the commodities trading business. Lygend trades and produces nickel products, essential for stainless steel and electric vehicle batteries. Lygend went public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in November 2022, raising money to expand its operations in Indonesia, home to much of the world's nickel resources. Cai graduated from the Shanghai Institute of Building Materials Industry.

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Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Cai Jianyong's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $2.1B (May 4, 2026)

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