Patokh Chodiev

Age: 53
Fortune: self made
Source: Mining, metals

Net Worth: 2.0 billion

Country Of Citizenship: Belgium
Residence: Almaty, Kazakhstan, Europe & Russia
Industry: Diversified
Marital Status: married, 3 children

With partners and longtime friends Alijan Ibragimov and Alexander Machkevich (see both) built a metals and mining empire in Kazakhstan. The trio has spent the last four years consolidating assets in the now-named Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation. Hopes to ride the crest of successful Kazakh offerings in London next year. A native of Uzbekistan, Chodiev studied international law and Japanese and lived in Japan before teaming up with his pals to take advantage of the freewheeling trading during Gorbachev's perestroika. Oldest daughter is very active in the business.