Director Declaration

17 April 2013

VESUVIUS PLC

NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE IN DIRECTORSHIPS

Vesuvius plc announces that Nelda Connors, a non-executive Director, has been appointed an independent non-executive director of Echo Global Logistics, a US company listed on NASDAQ with effect from 12 April, 2013.

This notification is made in accordance with paragraph 9.6.14R of the Listing Rules."

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For further information please contact:

Richard Malthouse, Company Secretary

Vesuvius plc

Tel: +44 (0)20 7822 0000