– UK, London – Alkemy Capital Investments plc (LON: ALK | FRA: JV2) today announced the appointment of Vikki Jeckell to its Board as a Non-Executive Director and of its wholly-owned subsidiary Tees Valley Lithium Limited.
“Vikki’s deep understanding of the complexities of the supply chain in the battery materials sector makes her an invaluable addition to our board. As we navigate the challenges and opportunities of this dynamic industry, her insights and strategic guidance will be essential to our continued success and growth.” said Board chairman, Paul Atherley.
About Vikki Jeckell
Vikki Jeckell is a supply chain expert in the battery materials industry, who will bring a wealth of experience and expertise in supply chain management, particularly within the battery materials industry. Her extensive background includes five years at Johnson Matthey as Head of Supply Chain Strategy for Battery Materials.
More recently as co-founder and director of Supply Tactics Limited, a supply chain consultancy, she played a pivotal role in negotiating and securing TVL’s offtake agreement with Wogen Resources Limited.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Vikki Jeckell is known for her commitment to sustainability and innovation in supply chain processes, aligning perfectly with Alkemy’s vision of creating more efficient and environmentally friendly battery materials.
Vikki Jeckell said: “I am thrilled to be part of a company that is at the forefront of establishing a UK battery materials supply chain. I look forward to contributing to Alkemy’s strategic direction and helping to strengthen its position in this vital industry.”
Non-Executive Chairman Paul Atherley commented: “Vikki’s deep understanding of the complexities of the supply chain in the battery materials sector makes her an invaluable addition to our board. As we navigate the challenges and opportunities of this dynamic industry, her insights and strategic guidance will be essential to our continued success and growth.”
About Alkemy Capital Investments
Alkemy is seeking to establish independent and sustainable lithium hydroxide production by developing lithium sulfate and lithium hydroxide facilities in the UK and Australia.
Alkemy, through its wholly owned UK subsidiary Tees Valley Lithium, has secured a 9.6 ha brownfields site with full planning permission at the Wilton International Chemicals Park in Teesside, a major UK Freeport, to build the UK’s first and one of Europe’s largest lithium hydroxide processing facility.
Tees Valley Lithium has completed a Class 4 Feasibility Study for its proposed lithium hydroxide refinery which will process feedstock imported from various sources to produce 96,000 tonnes of premium, low-carbon lithium hydroxide or an equivalent amount of lithium carbonate annually, representing around 15% of Europe’s projected demand.
Alkemy, through its wholly owned Australian subsidiary Port Hedland Lithium, has secured a 43.7 ha site at the Boodarie strategic industry area, near Port Hedland, Western Australia to build a world-class sustainable lithium sulfate refinery that will provide reliable feedstock for Tees Valley Lithium’s refinery.
Port Hedland Lithium has completed a Class 4 Feasibility Study for its proposed lithium sulfate refinery, each train of which will process spodumene concentrate to produce 40,000 tonnes of lithium sulfate annually.
For more information: https://www.alkemycapital.co.uk/
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