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September 19, 2006

PRESS RELEASE

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AMERICAN ELEMENTS ANNOUNCES 3X EXPANSION OF ITS COPPER SULFATE CAPACITY

[ September 19, 2006, Los Angeles , CA ] In response to increased demand for its electrolytic grade of copper sulfate pentahydrate (CAS# 7728-99-8), American Elements announced today it has nearly tripled its capacity for U.S. based manufacturing of copper sulfate (CuSO4).

The expansion involves the American Elements copper sulfate facilities which manufacture using a process that was developed to provide a non-caking high purity copper sulfate suitable for both industrial and agricultural applications. It is particularly useful in demanding applications, such as copper plating and electroless copper plating. The product contains no non-caking agents.

For further technical and pricing information on American Elements’ full line of copper products and other advanced ceramic, electronic, glass and structural advanced materials products, please contact your local American Elements distributor or American Elements U.S. corporate headquarters at (1)310-208-0551, FAX (1)310-208-0351 or customerservice@americanelements.com. American Elements is America’s leading manufacturer and supplier of rare earth and other advanced material products with distribution offices in Europe, Asia and South America.