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.


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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