DIRECTORATE CHANGE

7:05 London, 9:05 Helsinki, 16 August 2012 - Ruukki Group Plc, Stock Exchange Release

DIRECTORATE CHANGE

Ruukki Group Plc ("Ruukki" or the "Company") (LSE: RKKI, OMX: RUG1V) Ruukki regrets to announce that Mr. Philip Baum has informed the Company that he resigns from his position in the Board of Directors ("Board") to pursue other interests. The Board wishes him well and thanks him for his valued contribution to the Board since the Company's listing in London Stock Exchange in 2010.

Therefore, as of today the Board consist of the following members: Dr. Jelena Manojlovic, Dr. Danko Koncar, Mr. Markku Kankaala, Dr. Chris Pointon, Mr. Paul Everard, Mr. Barry Rourke and Mr. Thomas Hoyer. Dr. Jelena Manojlovic continues as the Chairman of the Board.


RUUKKI GROUP PLC
Thomas Hoyer
CEO


For additional information, please contact:

Ruukki Group Plc
Thomas Hoyer, CEO, [phone], [e-mail]
Markus Kivimäki, General Manager: Corporate Affairs, [phone], [e-mail]

Investec Bank Plc
Stephen Cooper, [phone], [e-mail]

RBC Capital Markets
Martin Eales, [phone], [e-mail]
Peter Barrett-Lennard, [phone], [e-mail]


Ruukki Group is a chrome mining and minerals producer focused on delivering sustainable growth with a speciality alloys business in southern Europe and a ferro alloys business in southern Africa. The Company is listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki (RUG1V) and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (RKKI).
www.ruukkigroup.com

Distribution:
NASDAQ OMX Helsinki
London Stock Exchange
main media
www.ruukkigroup.com

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