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TVL: Appointment of COO & Launch of OEP
Alkemy Capital Investments PLC announced the appointment of Richard Rose as Chief Operating Officer of its subsidiary, Tees Valley Lithium (TVL), effective immediately. Rose's appointment coincides with TVL's transition from design to execution readiness. TVL also launched its Operational Excellence Programme, aimed at optimizing operating costs and reducing capital expenditure. A key goal of the program is to achieve over 90% plant uptime through predictive tools. The program focuses on safety, reliability, product quality, cost optimization, and people development, with the aim of maintaining Europe's lowest capital intensity through performance benchmarking. Disclaimer*
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n \n9 October 2025\nAlkemy Capital Investments Plc\nTees Valley Lithium: Appointment of Chief Operating Officer and Launch of Operational Excellence Programme\nAlkemy Capital Investments plc (\"Alkemy\") (LSE: ALK) (JV2:FRA), is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Rose as Chief Operating Officer (\"COO\") of its wholly owned subsidiary Tees Valley Lithium (\"TVL\"), effective immediately.\nRichard brings over 20 years of operational and project delivery experience across large-scale chemical and energy infrastructure with Agratas, Johnson Matthey and Faradion.\nHis appointment comes as TVL moves from design into execution readiness, strengthening the team responsible for delivering the UK's flagship lithium refinery.\nOperational Excellence Programme\nAlongside Richard's appointment, TVL has launched its Operational Excellence Programme. This programme will help optimise long-term operating costs and support continued reductions in capital expenditure. It is a structured initiative to embed world-class standards, systems, and culture across every stage of the project.\nThe programme focuses on five key pillars:\n· Safety and Compliance - integrating best-practice process safety and digital permitting\n· Reliability and Availability - using predictive tools to achieve >90% plant uptime\n· Product Quality - meeting Tier-1 battery-grade specifications with full traceability\n· Cost Optimisation - maintaining Europe's lowest capital intensity through performance benchmarking\n· People and Capability - developing a local skills and training pipeline with regional partners\nBy embedding these principles early, TVL is building the foundation for safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.\n\nTVL CEO Vikki Jeckell commented:\n\"Richard's appointment and the launch of our Operational Excellence Programme reflect the next stage in TVL's evolution, moving from design to delivery.\nBy embedding best-in-class operational practices early, we're ensuring the refinery is built not only to the highest standards of safety and efficiency, but with systems, people, and processes needed for long-term success.\"\n \nTVL COO Richard Rose commented:\n\"Operational excellence starts long before the first tonne of product is produced.\...