比恒大更狠的雷炸了！万亿铜矿变空中楼阁，幕后推手是许家印？

Core Insights - Wang Wenyin, once known as the "Copper King," controlled 5% of global copper resources and led Zhengwei Group to a revenue of 722.7 billion in 2021, ranking 68th in the Global 500 [1][3] - In a dramatic turn, Wang now faces severe financial distress, unable to pay even 100 million in project funds, with 32 court listings as a "dishonest debtor" [1][6] Company Overview - Zhengwei Group was founded by Wang in 1995 with an initial investment of 5 million, rapidly growing to dominate the copper mining industry [1] - By 2016, the company had acquired significant copper resources globally, including mines in Congo, Chile, and Australia, leading to its "Copper King" title [3] Financial Challenges - Despite a reported revenue of 700 billion in 2021, 93% of this was from related transactions, with a net profit of only 1 million, indicating a profit margin of less than 0.01% [6] - The company is now facing severe liquidity issues, with total liabilities reaching 230 billion and cash reserves below 5 billion [10] Investment and Partnerships - Wang invested 50 billion in Evergrande Group, which later faced a crisis, leading to significant financial losses for Wang, including 130 billion in total support [5][6] - The partnership with Evergrande was characterized by a mutual reliance on inflated asset valuations to secure bank credit [5] Legal and Operational Issues - Zhengwei Group has faced multiple legal challenges, including a 1.03 billion debt to China State Construction Engineering, resulting in restrictions on Wang's personal and corporate activities [6][10] - The company’s claims of 30 million tons of copper reserves have been revealed as exaggerated, with actual production heavily reliant on external purchases [6] Current Status - As of 2025, Wang has been executed in 32 personal cases and over 70 corporate cases, with all 12 mining rights under investigation [10] - The company’s assets, including luxury properties, have significantly depreciated, with a luxury villa failing to sell even at a reduced price of 45 million [8][10]