Salzgitter AG has announced today that it now holds 20 % of the voting rights in Norddeutsche Affinerie AG (NA).

Up until 2011, Norddeutsche Affinerie AG (NA) is going to invest a further 62.5 million euros in the expansion of the Kayser Recycling System (KRS) at its recycling site in Lünen, in the shape of the KRS-Plus project. This will also lead to the creation of 40 new jobs. The decision was announced today at the ground-breaking ceremony for a new warehouse for KRS recycling raw materials, which completes the implementation of an emissions reduction programme agreed with the authorities in 2006. At the same time, further measures for reducing emissions beyond those proposed in the original concept were also announced.

Salzgitter AG has announced today that it holds 17,6 % of the voting rights in Norddeutsche Affinerie AG (NA).

At its meeting today, the Supervisory Board of Norddeutsche Affinerie AG (NA) appointed Erwin Faust (51) as the Group’s Chief Financial Officer with effect from 1 October 2008. This completes the restructuring of the Executive Board following the acquisition of Cumerio.

NA shares (SIN 676650) will be additionally listed in the Global Challenge Index (GCX)* as of 22 September 2008. The sustainability index comprises fifty companies that make substantial, forward-looking contributions to surmounting the global challenges. As already announced, NA will also be listed in the European index Stoxx 600 in future.

Earnings before taxes rise to € 234 million / integration of Cumerio continues successfully / optimistic outlook confirmed

NA shares (SIN 676650) will be additionally listed in the European index Stoxx 600 from 22 September 2008 onwards.
This index includes the 600 largest European public limited companies, assessed on the basis of the market capitalisation of the free float.

Hamburg, 15 July 2008

Earnings before taxes rise to € 161 million / Cumerio takeover successfully completed / „Synergies significantly more than original forecasts“ / Optimistic outlook