Novelis Schedules 2nd Quarter 2005 Earnings Conference Call

ATLANTA, July 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Novelis Inc. (NYSE: NVL; TSX) announced today that it will hold its 2nd Quarter 2005 Earnings Conference Call on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at 8:00 a.m. ET.

Following is dial-in information for the Conference Call:
US Dial In: 800-396-2369
International: 617-847-8710
Passcode: 45030965

A webcast of the earnings will be provided on the Novelis website at http://www.novelis.com. A presentation will be available for download shortly before the webcast.

A replay of the conference call will be available beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET through August 17, 2005.

Following is dial-in information for the replay:
US Dial In: 888-286-8010
International: 617-801-6888
Passcode: 44286661

Novelis, which was spun-off by Alcan effective January 6, 2005, is the global leader in aluminum rolled products and aluminum can recycling. Novelis has 36 operating facilities in 11 countries and more than 13,000 dedicated employees. Novelis has the unique ability to provide its customers with a regional supply of high-end rolled aluminum products throughout Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. Through its advanced production capabilities, Novelis supplies aluminum sheet and foil to the automotive and transportation, beverage and food packaging, construction and industrial, and printing markets. For more information on the company, visit http://www.novelis.com.

Released July 21, 2005