Groupe Eramet : Q1 2014 TURNOVER

   Paris, April 29, 2014


PRESS RELEASE

Q1 2014 TURNOVER


* Nickel price rebounds significantly from March 2014

* Eramet group turnover declined 10% year-on-year in first-quarter 2014, due
in particular to scheduled maintenance shut-downs

* Turnover expected to pick up in Q2 2014, compared with Q1 2014


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Turnover(1) Q1 2013 Q1 2014
(€ million)
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Eramet Manganese 388 326
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Eramet Nickel 181 166
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Eramet Alloys 231 224
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Holding & eliminations (3) (2)
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Eramet Group 797 714
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(1)Includes the Group's share of turnover of joint ventures. The
reconciliation with the turnover of financial statements reported in
accordance with IFRS is presented in the appendix.


* Eramet Manganese: turnover fell 16% in Q1 2014 from Q1 2013 levels, driven
down by scheduled maintenance shut-downs.

Taking these maintenance operations in Gabon and Norway into account, manganese
ore and manganese alloy production by Eramet Manganese declined 7% and 16%,
respectively, in first-quarter 2014, compared with first-quarter 2013.

Global carbon steel output rose approximately 2.5% in the first quarter of 2014
compared with the same period last year. The same pace of growth was seen for
both Chinese and non-Chinese production. In China, the slower growth in Chinese
output is mainly due to a stage of destocking, with consumer sectors recording
substantial growth in the same period. CIF China* manganese ore spot prices
slipped 7% in Q1 2014 compared with the same period in 2013.

Outside China, the manganese alloy market ticked up and prices gradually
recovered from July 2013.
* Eramet Nickel: Q1 2014 turnover declined 8% year-on-year. Significant
rebound in nickel prices from March 2014.

Nickel metallurgical production at the Doniambo plant in New Caledonia rose 5%
in first-quarter 2014, compared with first-quarter 2013.

In the same period, nickel prices on the London Metal Exchange gained 5%
compared with levels in Q4 2013, but were still 15% down on average at an
abnormally low average level of USD 6.64/lb.

Global stainless steel production moved up 8% in the first quarter of the year
compared with Q1 2013.

Indonesia's move to ban the export of ore not processed or refined locally as of
January 2014 creates the conditions for a gradual rebalancing of the market, on
the heels of two years of significant surplus. LME nickel prices advanced in
mid-April to top USD 8/lb.
* Eramet Alloys: turnover declined 3% in Q1 2014 compared with Q1 2013

The resilient performance of activities linked to a stronger aerospace market
(up 4% year-on-year) was not sufficient to fully offset the decline in other
activities, particularly the 33% slump in turnover for the energy sector.

* Significant events


* On March 27, 2014, the Eramet group announced the start-up phase of
mining operations at the Grande Côte mineral sands (ilmenite and zircon)
facility in Senegal, operated by TiZiR, its 50/50 joint venture with the
Australian Mineral Deposits Ltd..

* Eramet, Vale Canada and New Caledonia's South Province signed a
framework agreement on April 5, 2014 in Nouméa providing for the
exploration, study and beneficiation of the nickel deposits at Prony and
Pernod in the south of New Caledonia.

* Source: CRU


* Eramet group financial position

Eramet's financial position was solid at end-March 2014 with very substantial
liquidity. Net debt stood at approximately 15% of equity, which represents a
slight increase over end-2013. Cash requirements will reduce very significantly
in the second quarter of 2014, benefiting from net cash flows from operating
activities.
* Outlook

Eramet group turnover should pick up in Q2 2014, compared with Q1 2014.

Nonetheless, in view of the relative movement in nickel and manganese prices,
current operating income for first-half 2014 should be approximately the same as
in second-half 2013.

The measures introduced to improve productivity and trim costs at all levels of
the Group will continue during 2014.



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CALENDAR

Eramet's Annual General Meeting will be held on May 14, 2014 at 10.30 a.m. at
Salons Hoche, 9 Avenue Hoche, 75008 PARIS.


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ABOUT ERAMET

Eramet is a leading global producer of:
* alloying metals, particularly manganese and nickel, used to improve the
properties of steel,
* high-performance special steels and alloys used in industries such as
aerospace, power generation and tooling.

Eramet has major research and development projects in new business lines with
high growth potential, such as mineral sands (titanium dioxide and zircon),
lithium, niobium and rare earths, and in recycling.
The Group employs approximately 14,000 people in 20 countries. Eramet is part of
Euronext Paris Compartment A.

CONTACT

Head of Financial Communications and Economic Studies
Philippe Joly
Tel: +33 (0)1 45 38 42 02

Investor Relations and Economic Analyst
David Fortin
Tel: +33 (0)1 45 38 42 86

For more information: www.Eramet.com
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APPENDIX



Turnover


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Turnover (M€) Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 Q4 2013 Q1 2014
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Eramet Manganese 388 389 401 384 326
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Eramet Nickel 181 187 150 186 166
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Eramet Alloys 231 242 204 227 224
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Holding & eliminations (3) (2) (1) (2) (2)
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Eramet Group 797 816 754 795 714
including joint ventures
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Share of joint ventures (18) (19) (26) (15) (14)
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Eramet Group
financial statements reported under 779 797 728 780 700
IFRS(2)
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2 Application of IFRS 11 "Joint Arrangements" as of 1/1/2014, with
retrospective impact on 2013.

Following application of IFRS 11 "Joint Arrangements" as of January
1, 2014,
proportionally consolidated companies (Ukad and the TiZir sub-group) in the
financial statements to December 31, 2013 are consolidated according to the
equity method from FY 2014, with retrospective impact on 2013.
To reflect the economic reality of the Group's companies, the operating
performance of jointly controlled companies continued to be proportionally
consolidated in the Group's internal reporting, which is used by senior
management and the Board of Directors as the basis for monitoring Eramet's
activity.
As a result, in accordance with IFRS 8 "Operating Segments", segment information
included in the consolidated financial statements will be aligned with this
internal information. As of 2014, the Group's financial reporting will be based
on this financial operating information, which is also reconciled with the
financial statements reported under IFRS.


Productions and deliveries


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In tons Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 Q4 2013 Q1 2014
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Manganese ore and sinter production 859,600 907,700 969,400 966,200 795,500
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Manganese alloy production 197,300 188,100 194,400 166,400 165,500
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Manganese alloy sales 196,300 197,500 178,600 192,000 170,500
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Nickel production* 13,128 12,352 14,177 13,358 13,812
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Nickel sales** 11,707 13,572 12,045 15,086 13,235
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*      Ferronickel and matte

**   Finished products






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