Tornio Works staff questioned in relation to export to Russia


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                                                  
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E-mail: eero.mustala@outokumpu.com                                              
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