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RNS Number : 7644O  Alkemy Capital Investments PLC  14 January 2026

14 January 2026

Alkemy Capital Investments Plc

FEED Study Progress Positions Tees Valley Lithium as a Leading Low-Cost
Refinery in Europe

 

Alkemy Capital Investments plc ("Alkemy") (LSE: ALK) (FRA: JV2) is pleased to
provide an update on progress for its wholly owned subsidiary, Tees Valley
Lithium Limited ("TVL").

 

The Front-End Engineering Design ("FEED") study for TVL's UK lithium refining
facility based in Teesside is now approaching completion and is expected to
confirm TVL as one of Europe's lowest capital and operating cost refineries.

 

The FEED study is being concluded at a time of strengthening lithium market
conditions, with lithium prices having increased by more than 60 percent year
on year according to Benchmark Minerals Intelligence, reinforcing the
strategic importance of progressing a cost-competitive, battery-grade lithium
refining capability in the UK.

 

Chairman of Alkemy, Paul Atherley, commented:

 

"The progress achieved by TVL during the FEED study represents a significant
step forward for Alkemy. Concluding FEED at a time of strengthening lithium
market conditions reinforces the strategic value of this project and its
potential to become a cornerstone of the UK and Europe's battery materials
supply chain.

 

We believe TVL is well positioned to deliver a highly competitive, low-cost
and sustainable lithium refining facility, supporting both shareholder value
creation and the UK's critical minerals ambitions."

 

Tees Valley Lithium CEO, Vikki Jeckell, added:

 

"As we approach the conclusion of FEED, the focus has been on engineering
maturity, execution readiness and cost discipline. We are grateful to Veolia
and Wave for the process design inputs and in particular the support we have
had from local contractors and suppliers, which has enabled us to complete the
process design, validate the schedule and build confidence in both capital and
operating costs, delivering a robust and investable project."

 

Key Highlights

 

·    FEED study now more than 90 percent complete, with final validation
and close-out activities underway, and final CAPEX and OPEX numbers due by the
end of January.

 

·    Veolia process design completed, delivering a lithium recovery in
excess of 94%.

 

·    Fully electrified process configuration confirmed, removing the need
for natural gas from the process and enabling operating using 100 percent
renewable electricity.

 

·    65 percent increase in water recirculation and reuse, significantly
reducing total water discharged from the site.

 

·    Layout optimised to deliver 30 percent greater production efficiency
per acre.

 

·    Independent validation underway across schedule, capital cost and
constructability, supporting delivery readiness.

 

·    Strong supply chain engagement, with more than 340 local and national
companies registered to support construction and ongoing operations.

 

FEED Progress

 

The FEED study is now more than 90 percent complete, with remaining work
focused on final validation, documentation close-out and internal approvals.
Key milestones have been delivered across process definition, material flows,
site layout and execution planning, positioning the project strongly as it
moves toward FEED completion.

 

Process design by Veolia has been completed, providing a fully defined and
integrated technical basis for the facility, including a minimum lithium
recovery in excess of 94%.

 

Capital and Operating Cost Discipline

 

Capital and operating cost discipline has remained a central focus throughout
the FEED study. Optimisation has been embedded into equipment selection plant
layout, constructability planning and operating assumptions.

 

The final FEED capital and operating cost estimates remain on schedule for
completion by the end of January, with increasing confidence being provided
through the maturity of the engineering design and ongoing validation
activities.

 

Based on the current FEED outcomes, TVL remains on track to deliver one of the
lowest capital and operating cost lithium refining facilities in Europe,
supporting a robust and competitive project position.

 

Sustainability and Resource Efficiency

 

Following detailed design review, TVL has confirmed the ability to remove all
natural gas requirements from the process, with the facility configured as a
fully electrified operation. This enables the use of 100 percent renewable
electricity and supports a lower-carbon operating profile.

 

Water management has also been optimised, with a 65 percent increase in water
recirculation and reuse, significantly reducing total water discharge from the
site.

 

Validation, Supply Chain and Readiness

 

Independent validation is currently underway, with multiple parties engaged,
covering schedule, capital cost and constructability, from the development
phase through to operational start-up.

 

Supply chain engagement continues to build strongly, with more than 340 local
and national companies now registered to support the construction and ongoing
operation of the facility.

 

 

Further information

For further information, please visit Alkemy's
website: www.alkemycapital.co.uk (http://www.alkemycapital.co.uk/)  or TVL's
website www.teesvalleylithium.co.uk (http://www.teesvalleylithium.co.uk/) .

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 Alkemy Capital Investments Plc  Tel: 0207 317 0636

                                 info@alkemycapital.co.uk (mailto:info@alkemycapital.co.uk)
 Zeus Capital                    Tel: 0203 829 5000

 

ABOUT US

Alkemy Capital Investments plc: Alkemy is focused on the development of
critical mineral infrastructure to support the global energy transition.
Through its wholly owned subsidiary, TVL, Alkemy is leading the way in
establishing Europe's first independent lithium hydroxide refinery.

Tees Valley Lithium Limited: TVL is dedicated to providing battery-grade
lithium chemicals to meet the growing demand of the electric vehicle supply
chain in Europe. Strategically located at in Teesside, TVL is committed to
sustainable, efficient, and world-class operations.

 

Forward Looking Statements

This news release contains forward‐looking information. The statements are
based on reasonable assumptions and expectations of management and Alkemy
provides no assurance that actual events will meet management's expectations.
In certain cases, forward‐looking information may be identified by such
terms as "anticipates", "believes", "could", "estimates", "expects", "may",
"shall", "will", or "would". Although Alkemy believes the expectations
expressed in such forward‐looking statements are based on reasonable
assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and
actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected. In
addition, factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from the
forward-looking information stated herein include changes in market
conditions, changes in metal prices, general economic and political
conditions, environmental risks, and community and non-governmental actions.
Such factors will also affect whether Alkemy will ultimately receive the
benefits anticipated pursuant to relevant agreements. This list is not
exhaustive of the factors that may affect any of the forward‐looking
statements. These and other factors should be considered carefully, and
readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

 

 

 

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