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Hunan Province

Critical minerals, policy, and the energy transition

The Energy Transition in Hunan Province

Hunan Province, located in central China, is actively advancing its energy transition, driven by its rich reserves of critical minerals and progressive policies aimed at enhancing clean energy development and industrial sustainability. The province is home to essential minerals such as beryllium, magnesium, zinc, silver, cadmium, indium, tin, antimony, tellurium, tantalum, rare earth elements, gold, lead, and bismuth, which are crucial for renewable energy technologies, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems. As part of its energy strategy, Hunan is expanding its renewable energy capacity, with a goal to reach 44.5 million kilowatts of installed capacity by 2025, with a focus on wind and solar power. The province is also prioritising hydrogen energy development, including the establishment of hydrogen refuelling stations and integrating hydrogen technologies into various sectors. With carbon neutrality as a central objective, Hunan aims to reduce coal consumption, develop wind, solar, and biomass energy, and foster new high-tech industries while phasing out high-emission sectors. Additionally, Hunan is enhancing energy efficiency across industries such as transportation, construction, and manufacturing.

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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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Asia's diverse geology includes significant rare earth reserves crucial for electronics and renewable energy technologies. Countries like China lead production and processing, driving economic growth while facing sustainability challenges and environmental impact.

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Henk de Hoop

Chief Executive Officer

Beresford Clarke

Managing Director: Technical & Research

Jamie Underwood

Principal Consultant

Ismet Soyocak

ESG & Critical Minerals Lead

Rj Coetzee

Senior Market Analyst: Battery Materials and Technologies

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