Outotec to supply technology for a zinc smelter in Bulgaria

OUTOTEC OYJ PRESS RELEASE, AUGUST 29, 2007

Outotec has been awarded a contract for the supply of a new zinc roaster with gas cleaning and sulfuric acid plant for OZK Kardzhali, the second biggest zinc smelter in Bulgaria. The contract value is approximately EUR 25 million.

Outotec's scope of delivery covers engineering and supply of the roasting, gas cleaning and acid technology as well as supervision services for the erection and commissioning of the plant. The mechanical completion of the project is scheduled for mid 2009.

The new zinc roaster is part of OZK Kardzhali's EUR 68 million investment program, which will double the production of high-grade zinc by 2009. The roaster train supplied by Outotec will replace the existing 50-years-old roasters of Russian design. Outotec's process not only increases the efficiency but also improves the energy recovery and environmental conditions of the smelter by reducing dust and sulfur dioxide gas emissions.

For further information please contact:

OUTOTEC GMBH

Bernd Kerstiens, Vice President - Pyrometallurgy

tel. +49 6171 9693 261

e-mail bernd.kerstiens(at)outotec.com

OUTOTEC OYJ

Eila Paatela, Vice President - Corporate Communications

tel. +358 20 529 2004, mobile +358 400 817198

e-mail eila.paatela(at)outotec.com

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