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Zhejiang Province

Critical minerals, policy, and the energy transition

The Energy Transition Zhejiang Province

Zhejiang Province, located on China’s eastern coast, is a leading hub for advanced manufacturing, clean technology, and industrial innovation, playing an increasingly important role in the country’s energy transition. While not a major mining province, Zhejiang produces key critical minerals such as iron, cobalt, copper and gold, essential for batteries, EVs, and renewable energy systems. More importantly, Zhejiang is driving China’s clean energy future through its focus on green manufacturing, energy efficiency, and technological innovation. The province is investing heavily in smart grids, energy storage, hydrogen energy, and low-carbon industrial transformation, particularly in its globally connected port cities and manufacturing zones. Zhejiang’s energy transition strategy focuses on reducing emissions across its industrial base while supporting the development of new energy industries and supply chains. Positioned as a key link between China’s mineral resources, manufacturing capacity, and export markets, Zhejiang is at the forefront of integrating critical minerals into a technology-driven clean energy economy.

Critical Minerals produced in Zhejiang Province
Essential minerals production and products in Yunnan 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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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.

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.

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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.

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Henk de Hoop

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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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