NORDIC ALUMINIUM PLC STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE Jan 22, 2009 NORDIC ALUMINIUM PLC'S EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS CONCLUDED Due to market uncertainty Nordic Aluminium Plc started employee negotiations in compliance with the Act on Cooperation on January 9, 2009. These negotiations have been concluded on January 22, 2009. The negotiations were held to adapt the Company's operations to the current market situation and to the expected operational and economical prospects. The negotiations concerned all personnel groups. The conclusion of the negotiations is that there is a need for 25 per cent temporary lay-off concerning the whole personnel, approximately 270 persons at Kirkkonummi and Nivala factories. Temporary lay-offs will be carried out every fourth week until further notice. Temporary lay-offs will start from the beginning of February. NORDIC ALUMINIUM PLC Robert Paajanen Managing Director For further information please contact: Managing Director Robert Paajanen, Nordic Aluminium, tel. +358 20 7660 220 Distribution: NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. The Main Media www.nordicaluminium.fi NOAE0309