Xigaze is also abundant in mineral resources, with great potential for development. According to a general survey, in the 17 counties and Xigaze city, altogether 234 places may have 46 kinds of minerals, such as gold, silver, zinc, lead, lithium, antimony, mercury, copper, iron, manganese, cesium, chromium, boron, arsenic, salt, potassium, crystal, sulphur, phosphorus, coal, alunite, oil shale, magnesite, porcelain clay, gypsum, graphite, limestone and jade. Among them, boron reserves are the largest. And the gold mines in Xitongmoin and Larze counties and chromium and iron mines in the city of Xigaze, Rinbung and Bainang counties have high developing prospects. At present, only coal, boron sands, jade, salt, limestone and marble have been mined, developed and used.

Hydroelectric resources are rich in the Xigaze area. Besides terrestrial heat, solar heat and wind energy, hydraulic power has great potential for development. It is estimated that the annual water volume of the Yarlung Zangbo and the Nyang Qu rivers, which exceeds 27 billion cubic meters, has a natural waterpower reserve of more than 10 million kilowatts. Today, solar energy is in wide use, and most urban residents use solar energy stoves while the number of rural residents using solar energy stoves continues to increase. A solar energy laboratory has been established in Xigaze, and progress has been made in solar energy greenhouses, solar energy bathrooms and solar energy heating systems. There are 94 warm fountains in Xigaze, such as the Shichin Fountain in Larze County, Chiagya Fountain in Xitongmoin County, Kambu Fountain in Pagri of Yadong County, Charong Fountain in Sagya and alpine warm fountains in Tingri County. Famous for their medicinal properties, these fountains can not only relieve one's fatigue, soften and smooth the skin but also treat stomach diseases, nephritis, skin diseases, joint aches and nerve diseases. The Dagyai Fountain in Ngamring County has the largest geyser group in China, and the water temperature can climb to as high as 85 degrees centigrade. With nearly 100 geysers, the water pillars can reach as high as 40 to 50 meters, a wonderfully spectacular sight. The rich mineral water resources contain healthful elements such as iodine, strontium, zinc, selenium, calcium, lithium and sodium. These are effective in treating stomach diseases, assist in the development of bones, improve the functioning of heart and blood vessel, and prevent goiter. The most famous is the Qoidain Nyima mineral water in Kamba County. Legend has it that this spring is a gift from Padmasambahva, so it has been the holy water in Tibet. Gyangze, Tingri and Xigaze are also abundant in mineral waters with great prospects for development.