Stock Exchange Release Talvivaara Mining Company Plc 30 March 2012 Talvivaara Mining Company Plc. Director Dealings Based on Chapter 3 of the UK Disclosure and Transparency Rules, Talvivaara Mining Company Plc. ("the Company") has on 29 March 2012 and on 30 March 2012 been notified about following transactions: * Ms. Eileen Carr, a member of Board of Directors, has on 26 March 2012 sold 28,000 stock option rights 2007A of the Company at an average price of 0.21 euro; * Mr. Eero Niiva, a member of the Board of Directors, has on 8 March 2012 subscribed for 28,000 shares of the Company at a subscription price of GBP 2.25 under stock options rights 2007A; * Mr. Pekka Perä, CEO and a member of the Board of Directors, has on 26 March 2012 sold 42,276 stock option rights 2007A of the Company at a price of 0.18 euro each to a company controlled by Mr. Pekka Perä and that said company has on 29 March 2012 subscribed for 42,276 shares of the Company at a subscription price of GBP 2.25 under stock options rights 2007A; * Ms. Saila Miettinen-Lähde, CFO and a member of the Board of Directors, has between 22 and 26 March sold 87,699 stock option rights 2007A of the Company at an average price of 0.28 euro and 50,000 stock option rights 2007A of the Company at an average price of 0.21 euro. ENQUIRIES Talvivaara Mining Company Plc. Tel: +358 20 7129 800 Pekka Erkinheimo, Chief Commercial Officer [HUG#1598761]