Inner Mongolia
Critical minerals, policy, and the energy transition
The Energy Transition in Inner Mongolia
Inner Mongolia, located in northern China, is a vital player in the nation’s energy transition, with its rich reserves of critical minerals and strategic policies driving the shift to a more sustainable and low-carbon economy. The region is home to a variety of essential minerals, including graphite, iron, copper, zinc, germanium, molybdenum, silver, tin, rare earth elements, gold, lead, and bismuth, all of which are crucial for the production of renewable energy technologies, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems. These minerals not only support China’s green energy ambitions but also position Inner Mongolia as a key supplier in the global green energy supply chain. As part of its energy transition strategy, the region is expanding its renewable energy capacity, particularly in wind and solar power, due to its vast land area and favourable climatic conditions. Inner Mongolia is also a major player in China’s rare earths sector, with the province providing a significant portion of the world’s supply of these crucial elements. The region is aligning its energy policies with national goals, focusing on reducing carbon emissions, improving energy efficiency, and promoting green technologies.
Essential minerals production and products in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
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.


Meet the Critical Minerals team
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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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