Sherritt First-Quarter 2012 Results Release, Conference Call and Webcast

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TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire - April 2, 2012) - Sherritt International Corporation ("Sherritt" or the "Corporation") (TSX:S):

First-Quarter 2012 Results Release
-April 25, 2012, before markets open

Conference Call and Webcast
- April 25, 2012, 2:00 p.m. ET

Conference Call and Webcast Speakers
- David Pathe, President and CEO
- Michael Robins, SVP and CFO

North American callers, please dial: 1-877-974-0445
International callers, please dial: 416-644-3415
Live webcast: http://www.sherritt.com

An archive of the webcast will also be available on the website. The conference call will be available for replay until May 25, 2012 by calling 416-640-1917 or 1-877-289-8525, access code 4526337#.


About Sherritt

Sherritt is a world leader in the mining and refining of nickel from lateritic ores with projects and operations in Canada, Cuba, Indonesia and Madagascar. The Corporation is the largest coal producer in Canada and is the largest independent energy producer in Cuba, with extensive oil and power operations across the island. Sherritt licenses its proprietary technologies and provides metallurgical services to mining and refining operations worldwide. The Corporation's common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "S".



Contact Information

Investor inquiries:
Sherritt International Corporation
416-935-2451 or Toll-free: 1-800-704-6698
investor@sherritt.com

Media inquiries:
Sherritt International Corporation
416-935-2421
communications@sherritt.com
www.sherritt.com