Tianjin
Critical minerals, policy, and the energy transition
The Energy Transition in Tianjin Province
Tianjin, a coastal municipality in northern China, is emerging as a key centre for clean energy innovation, despite its limited mineral resource base. The city produces critical minerals such as cobalt and copper, essential for battery technologies, electric vehicles and renewable energy infrastructure. More importantly, Tianjin plays a strategic role in supporting China’s energy transition through its advanced manufacturing base, port infrastructure and integration into national clean energy supply chains. The municipality is investing heavily in hydrogen energy, offshore wind development and smart grid technologies, while driving low-carbon industrial upgrades across its port, petrochemical and heavy manufacturing sectors. As China accelerates its carbon neutrality goals, Tianjin is positioning itself as a hub for green technology deployment, sustainable urban development and critical mineral supply chain management, contributing to both regional and national energy security.
Essential minerals production and products in Tianjin
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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