LONDON: Alkemy Capital Investments plc (LSE: ALK) (JV2:FRA), the 100% owner of Tees Valley Lithium (TVL), has announced the appointment of Vikki Jeckell as Chief Executive Officer of TVL.
In conjunction with this leadership transition, TVL has officially commenced its Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study, marking a crucial milestone in the development of its lithium hydroxide refinery in Teesside, UK. The company is also advancing due diligence with investors as part of the capital raise led by ABG Sundal Collier.
Vikki Jeckell brings extensive experience in supply chain management, particularly within the battery materials industry. Her previous roles include significant contributions at Johnson Matthey and as co-founder and director of Supply Tactics, a specialist supply chain consultancy. Jeckell has been instrumental in developing TVL’s partnerships and shaping its commercial strategy.
As CEO, Jeckell will guide TVL through the next critical phase, ensuring the successful execution of the FEED study and preparation for the construction phase. The FEED study, led by Wave International, will deliver engineering design, cost estimates, and execution planning. Veolia will provide process expertise and validation test work.
Investor due diligence is progressing, with strong interest from strategic and institutional investors underscoring confidence in TVL’s lithium refinery project. TVL is committed to establishing a reliable, independent supply of battery-grade lithium hydroxide in the UK.
Alkemy Chairman Paul Atherley expressed his delight in welcoming Vikki Jeckell as CEO of TVL at this pivotal moment. He stated that the launch of the FEED study, combined with the expertise of Wave and Veolia, reinforces their ability to execute this strategically important project. TVL CEO Vikki Jeckell expressed her honor in leading the company through the FEED phase towards Final Investment Decision (FID) and construction. She highlighted the collaboration with Wave and Veolia as key to integrating the best available engineering and process expertise.
With the FEED study underway and financing discussions progressing, TVL is taking decisive steps to deliver a world-class lithium supply chain for the UK and Europe.