Jilin Province
Critical minerals, policy, and the energy transition
The Energy Transition in Jilin Province
Jilin Province, located in northeastern China, is emerging as a growing force in the country’s energy transition, combining its industrial strengths with strategic resource development and renewable energy expansion. The province is home to key critical minerals such as iron, nickel, copper, molybdenum, and gold, essential materials for clean energy technologies, electric vehicles, and advanced manufacturing. These resources position Jilin as a valuable contributor to China’s efforts to secure domestic supply chains for critical minerals amid growing global competition. In line with national carbon neutrality targets, Jilin is accelerating its renewable energy development, particularly in wind and solar power, capitalising on its northern location and vast open landscapes. The province is also investing in hydrogen energy and energy storage technologies as part of China’s broader strategy to diversify its energy mix and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Jilin’s industrial transformation focuses on reducing emissions, modernising energy-intensive sectors, and promoting green industries.
Critical Minerals produced in Jiangxi Province
Essential minerals production and products in Jilin 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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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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