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Tees Valley Lithium says a proposed new £185m refinery in Billingham will bring a £2.1bn boost to the UK economy and create 1,700 jobs over its 25-year lifespan.

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Billingham Chemical Complex, Teesside, UK

Who
Tees Valley Lithium (TVL), Vikki Jeckell
What
Tees Valley Lithium says a proposed new £185m refinery in Billingham will bring a £2.1bn boost to the UK economy and create 1,700 jobs over its 25-year lifespan.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:16:15 GMT · 2h 51m ago
Where
Billingham Chemical Complex, Teesside, UK ·
Why
The refinery aims to produce 25,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate annually, strengthening the UK and European battery supply chain's independence from China.
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The proposed lithium refinery in Billingham, UK, is expected to generate significant economic benefits, including £2.1bn for the UK economy and 1,700 new jobs, by providing a domestic source for electric vehicle battery materials, thereby reducing reliance on foreign supply chains. This initiative connects Teesside's industrial heritage with the future of advanced manufacturing for electric vehicles.

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    Tees Valley Lithium says the £185m lithium refinery is 'a 25-year commitment' to the area bringing a £2.1bn boost to the UK economy.
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