Full Name: Zhimin Li
Position: CEO of Wesizwe Platinum since February 15, 2017
Main Activity of the Company: Mining of platinum-group metals
Date and Place of Birth: November 7, 1965, Yunnan Province, China
Education: Bachelor of Mining Engineering, KunMing University of Science and Technology, China; professional mining engineer
First Job: Mine flat development
Size of First Pay Packet: Rmb124.37
Value of Assets under Your Control: The market capitalisation of Wesizwe was R1 237 148 564 as at December 30, 2016
Number of People under Your Leadership: Wesizwe employs 181 people
Management Style: Concise and efficient
Personal Best Achievement: Participating in – and leading to completion – a series of project constructions of Jinchuan Group crossing mine, processing plant, smelter, and chemical plant to extend the products of Jinchuan Group
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My mother, who is diligent, very kind, generous and hospitable
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: Also my mother
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: No one
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Cu Shijun, former chairperson of Hongta Group of China, a businessperson from Yunnan province, China
Philosophy of Life: God helps those who help themselves
Biggest Ever Opportunity: Getting into university and becoming educated
Biggest Ever Disappointment: A project construction that was completed and went into production, but then immediately started operating at a loss
Hope for the Future: Sunshine every day
Favourite Reading: I make decisions for my life
Favourite TV Programme: Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Favourite Food/Drink: Mango and Chinese tea
Favourite Music: Sky Road
Favourite Sport: Swimming, ping-pong, and so on
Hobbies: Reading
Car: BMW
Pets: A dog
Miscellaneous Dislikes: Dirt, disorder and mess
Married: To Lina Yu
Children: Xiaoxin Li, 2
Clubs: Swimming club