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Guizhou Province

Critical minerals, policy, and the energy transition

The Energy Transition in Guizhou Province

Guizhou Province, located in southwestern China, plays a vital role in the country’s energy transition, driven by its abundant reserves of critical minerals and its strong commitment to sustainable development. The province is rich in essential minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, gallium, barium, and mercury, all of which are crucial for the production of renewable energy technologies, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems. These minerals support China’s push for cleaner energy and technological advancement, positioning Guizhou as a key supplier in the global green energy value chain. As China accelerates its efforts to reduce carbon emissions and increase the use of renewable energy, Guizhou is actively integrating its mineral resources into the broader energy transition strategy. The province has focused on developing green energy infrastructure, particularly hydropower, which benefits from the region’s natural topography. To further align with national sustainability goals, Guizhou is investing in cleaner technologies, enhancing energy efficiency, and implementing low-carbon development policies. The province is also leveraging "west-to-east" power transmission to integrate clean energy from Northwest China, addressing growing energy demand and contributing to grid stability. In addition, Guizhou is developing a large-scale 200 MW/400 MWh energy storage power station to enhance grid stability and facilitate the integration of renewable energy. The province is also promoting the growth of the new energy vehicle (NEV) industry, with a huge 30-fold production increase in 2024, driven by targeted investments and favourable policies.

Critical Minerals produced in Guizhou Province
Essential minerals production and products in Guizhou Province

A provincial analysis of China’s critical minerals and policies

SFA explores the provincial frontlines of China’s strategy to secure its future in the global energy transition. As demand for critical minerals rises for electric vehicles, batteries and renewable energy, China sits at the centre of this shift as both producer and consumer. SFA examines how provincial policies, resource endowments and mining practices shape China’s critical minerals landscape. From lithium-rich Qinghai to rare earth-heavy Inner Mongolia, this province-by-province analysis reveals the challenges and opportunities driving China’s role in the future of global energy and environmental policy.

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Beresford Clarke

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Jamie Underwood

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Ismet Soyocak

ESG & Critical Minerals Lead

Rj Coetzee

Senior Market Analyst: Battery Materials and Technologies

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