OUTOKUMPU OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE MARCH 14, 2007 TORNIO WORKS STAFF QUESTIONED IN RELATION TO EXPORT TO RUSSIA A few staff members of Outokumpu's Tornio Works have been questioned by authorities as suspects in a matter that according to the authorities is related to stainless steel exports from Tornio to Russia. The management of the company believes that the issue will not have a material effect on the company's financial position. As the investigation is on-going no further comments can be made at this stage. Outokumpu Oyj Corporate Management Eero Mustala SVP - Corporate Communications Tel. +358 9 421 2435, mobile +358 40 504 5146, fax +358 9 421 2429 E-mail: eero.mustala@outokumpu.com www.outokumpu.com