Novelis Announces 1st Quarter 2005 Earnings Conference Call

ATLANTA, April 27 – On Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at 8:00am ET, Novelis (NYSE: NVL - News) will hold its 1st Quarter 2005 Earnings Conference Call.

Dial in Information:
US Dial In: 800-561-2601
International: 617-614-3518
Passcode: 49756737


Webcast of the earnings will be provided through 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 11:00 am ET through May 18, 2005.
The replay information is:
US Dial In: 888-286-8010
International: 617-801-6888
Passcode: 63112284

Novelis, which was spun-off by Alcan effective Jan. 6, 2005, is the global leader in aluminum rolled products and aluminum can recycling. Novelis has 37 operating facilities in 12 countries and more than 13,500 dedicated employees. Novelis has the unparalleled capability 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.

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Media Contact:
Jennifer Dervin
404-814-4208


Investor Contact:
Holly Ash
404-814-4212

Released April 27, 2005