Alijan Ibragimov
Alijan Ibragimov | |
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| Born | Alijan Rahmanuly Ibragimov June 5, 1953 Fergana, Uzbek SSR |
| Died | February 3, 2021 (aged 67) Brussels, Belgium |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, oligarch |
| Known for | Member of Kazakhstan's "Trio" oligarchs; major shareholder in Eurasian National Resources Corporation (ENRC) |
Alijan Rahmanuly Ibragimov (, also referred to as Alidjan or Alidzhon Ibragimov; born 5 June 1953 – died 3 February 2021) was a prominent Kazakh oligarch of Uyghur heritage. Originating from Fergana, Uzbek SSR, he was a key member of Kazakhstan's powerful "Trio" oligarchs, alongside Alexander Mashkevich and Patokh Chodiev, with major investments spanning the mining, oil and gas, and banking industries. By the time of his passing, he was no longer featured on the Forbes list of billionaires.
Career
Ibragimov, together with Mashkevich and Chodiev, held significant shares in Eurasian National Resources Corporation (ENRC), which has grown into a leading multinational natural resources enterprise. Based in London, ENRC operates vast mining operations in Kazakhstan and Africa, having broadened its reach through acquisitions across Eastern Europe and the African continent. In 2009, ENRC posted profits of $1.46 billion on revenues totaling $13.8 billion.
The company debuted on the London Stock Exchange in December 2007, achieving an initial market valuation close to £60.8 billion.
In March 2019, Forbes estimated Ibragimov's net worth at approximately $2.3 billion. His enterprises generated profits of $800 million in 2007. By 2012, he was ranked 418th worldwide by Forbes with an estimated wealth of $2.8 billion.
As of October 2020, his net assets were assessed at $900 million, placing him as the fourth wealthiest individual in Kazakhstan according to Forbes.
Ibragimov passed away at age 67 due to COVID-19 complications in Brussels on 3 February 2021.