Ningxia Autonomous Region
Critical minerals, policy, and the energy transition
The Energy Transition in Ningxia Province
Ningxia Autonomous Region, located in north-central China, is an emerging player in the country’s energy transition, leveraging its critical mineral resources and clean energy ambitions to support national carbon neutrality goals. The region is home to valuable minerals such as fluorine, magnesium, gallium, and tantalum, essential materials for renewable energy technologies, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing. Traditionally an energy-producing region dominated by coal, Ningxia is now accelerating efforts to diversify its energy mix, expanding solar and wind capacity across its arid landscapes and investing in new energy industries. The region is also developing large-scale renewable energy bases integrated with power transmission infrastructure, supporting China’s wider push to transition from coal to clean energy. With a growing focus on resource efficiency, low-carbon industrial development, and critical mineral supply security, Ningxia is positioning itself as a strategic region in China’s energy transition and the global shift to a more sustainable economy.
Essential minerals production and products in Ningxia 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
Trusted advice from a dedicated team of experts.

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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