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Sichuan Province

Critical minerals, policy, and the energy transition

The Energy Transition in Sichuan Province

In southwest China, Sichuan Province is a key pillar of the country’s energy transition, combining rich critical mineral resources with vast renewable energy potential. The province is one of China’s leading producers of lithium, beryllium, silicon, phosphorus, titanium, vanadium, iron, nickel, copper, palladium, silver, rare earth elements, platinum and gold. These minerals are essential for batteries, electric vehicles, solar panels and advanced energy storage systems. Sichuan is also a national leader in hydropower generation, providing clean energy to domestic and regional grids. The province is accelerating the development of new energy industries, including green hydrogen production and battery manufacturing, while promoting low-carbon technologies and industrial decarbonisation. Supported by favourable policies and abundant resources, Sichuan is positioning itself as a strategic hub for China’s clean energy supply chains. It plays a critical role in advancing national energy security, industrial transformation and global leadership in the energy transition.

Essential minerals production and products in Sichuan 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.

LithoX | Critical Minerals and the Global Energy Transition

The global energy transition to net zero is underway. Who is leading? How are supply chains being secured? How do the geopolitics vary? SFA (Oxford) provides a global overview of critical minerals, policy and legislation.

Asia

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.

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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