Afarak Group Plc Regulatory News (AFRK)

11:30 London, 13:30 Helsinki, 11 August 2010 - Ruukki Group Plc, Stock Exchange Release

RUUKKI GROUP INTERIM RESULTS ADVISORY

Ruukki Group Plc ("Ruukki" or "the Company")(LSE: RKKI, OMX: RUG1V) wishes to advise that the Company's Interim Report will be released on Thursday 12 August 2010 and will be available on the Company website at www.ruukkigroup.fi after publishing.

Alwyn Smit, CEO, will host a conference call in English to discuss the results, followed by a Q&A session. The presentation will be available to download from the Company website.

Date: 12 August 2010

Time: 11:00 London, 13:00 Helsinki

UK toll-free: 0800 634 5205

Finland toll-free: 0800 919 812

International: +44 (0) 208 817 9301

RUUKKI GROUP PLC

Alwyn Smit

CEO

Ruukki Group is an industrial group focusing on minerals and wood processing businesses. Ruukki Group Plc's shares are listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki and the London Stock Exchange.

For additional information please contact:

Ruukki Group Plc

Alwyn Smit (CEO): +44 20 7368 6763

www.ruukkigroup.fi

Investec Bank plc

Stephen Cooper: +44 20 7597 5104

Pelham Bell Pottinger

Charles Vivian: +44 20 7861 3126

James MacFarlane: +44 20 7861 3864