The board of metals processor and producer Nyrstar NV has confirmed the
departure of Nyrstar's Chief Executive Officer, Paul Fowler. Paul has decided to
leave the company for personal reasons.

Current Nyrstar non-executive Director, Roland Junck, will succeed Paul in the
role effective immediately.

The company Chairman, Julien De Wilde said, 'Paul was instrumental in the
formation of Nyrstar and he has led the company through its inception. Paul has
also led his team in taking the difficult actions necessary to cope with the
current economic downturn.'

'We thank Paul for his significant contribution throughout his time with Nyrstar
and wish him well in his future endeavours', Mr De Wilde added.

Roland Junck, who has been a director since September 2007, is a former chief
executive officer of Arcelor Mittal and was previously a member of the Group
Management Board of Arcelor. Roland started his career with Arbed in 1980 and
was appointed managing director in 1996. He was named senior vice president of
Aceralia in 1998 and was a member of the Arbed Group Management Board from 1999
until 2002, when he was appointed senior executive vice president of the newly
created Arcelor