The RDR Programme is expected to be launched by the end of 2010, subject to compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements including the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange, applicable French laws and regulations, and the applicable rules, regulations and requirements of the Russian Federal Services for Financial Markets.

The Programme is aimed at improving the attractiveness and access to RUSAL’s shares for the extensive Russia-focused investor base that did not benefit from the Company’s listing of its shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Oleg Mukhamedshin, UC RUSAL’s Director for Capital Markets, said:

“The RDR Programme is a strategic step in our plan to increase market awareness of RUSAL and to extend our investor base. Given the interest in RUSAL’s shares that has been expressed by investors worldwide, we expect this move to generate substantial additional demand for RUSAL’s equity from new groups of investors.”

About RUSAL

UC RUSAL (www.rusal.com) is the world’s largest producer of aluminium, in 2009 accounting for approximately 10% and 10% of global production of aluminium and alumina, respectively. UC RUSAL employs about 76,000 people in 19 countries, across 5 continents. UC RUSAL markets and sells its products primarily in the European, Japanese, Korean, South East Asian and North American markets. UC RUSAL’s ordinary shares are listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock code: 486) and global depositary shares representing UC RUSAL’s ordinary shares are listed on the professional compartment of Euronext Paris (RUSAL for Reg S GDSs and RUAL for Rule 144A GDSs).

Disclaimer

The information contained in this press release is for media advice only. The contents are true and accurate at the time of publishing, however, may change over time.