In reference to a message published on the LETA web-site on November 3, 2008, at 01.50, JSC "Liepājas Metalurgs" has approved the necessity to modernize its production processes. The Company intends to receive the governmental support from the Republic of Latvia.(Comments: the information is based on the data provided on the LETA internet site.)

Agrita Pakule

Assistant of the Chief

T.: 63455926, pakule@metalurgs.lv