Talvivaara Mining Company Plc. Board Member Update

Stock Exchange Release Talvivaara Mining Company Plc 30 March 2012 Talvivaara Board Member Update Pursuant to the UK Listing Rule 9.6.14(2), Talvivaara Mining Company Plc ("Talvivaara") notes that as of 14 March 2012, Ms. Saila Miettinen-Lähde, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of Talvivaara has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of Rautaruukki Corporation. The role of Ms Miettinen-Lähde with Talvivaara is unaffected by this appointment, and she will maintain her position as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director. ENQUIRIES Talvivaara Mining Company Plc Tel: +358 20 7129 800 Pekka Erkinheimo, Chief Commercial Officer Talvivaara Board Member Update: http://hugin.info/136227/R/1598793/504243.pdf This announcement is distributed by Thomson Reuters on behalf of Thomson Reuters clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that: (i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and other applicable laws; and (ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein. Source: Talvivaaran Kaivososakeyhtiö Oyj via Thomson Reuters ONE [HUG#1598793]