Notice of Trading Update

Cookson Group PLC
04 October 2006



4 October 2006


COOKSON TO PRESENT UPDATE ON STRATEGIC PLAN ON 7 NOVEMBER 2006


Cookson Group plc, the leading materials science company, announces that it
plans to give a presentation to analysts and investors on Tuesday 7 November
2006 to provide an update on the execution of its strategic plan.  The main
presentations will be given by the three Divisional Chief Executives.


The meeting will be held at Merrill Lynch Financial Centre (Old Post Office
Building), 2 King Edward Street, London EC1 from 10:30am to 12:30pm.


At 7:00am on 7 November, the Company will issue an announcement providing an
update on trading conditions and a summary of the key points of the
presentations.


For further information please contact

Shareholder/analyst enquiries:                         Cookson Group plc
Isabel Luetgendorf, Investor Relations Manager         Tel: [phone]


About Cookson Group plc

Cookson Group plc is a leading materials science company operating on a
worldwide basis in Ceramics, Electronics and Precious Metals markets.


The Ceramics division is the world leader in the supply of advanced flow control
refractory products and systems to the global steel industry and a leading
supplier of specialist ceramic products to the glass and foundry industries. It
is also the regional leader in the US, UK and Australia in the supply and
installation of monolithic refractory linings.



The Electronics division is a leading supplier of advanced surface treatment and
plating chemicals and assembly materials to the automotive, construction and
electronics markets.



The Precious Metals division is the leading supplier of fabricated precious
metals (gold, silver, platinum, etc.) to the jewellery industry in the US, the
UK, France and Spain. Products include alloy materials, semi-finished jewellery
components and finished jewellery.




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