Prolongation of the capacity to act as Market Maker.

The company VIOHALCO, HELLENIC COPPER AND ALUMINIUM INDUSTRY, S.A., listed in the Athens Exchange, (the “Issuer”) announces to the investors that, the Board of Directors of the Athens Exchange, following a relevant application of the company EFG EUROBANK SECURITIES, S.A., approved, by its resolution dated 13.01.2012, that EFG EUROBANK SECURITIES, S.A. could continue to act in its capacity as Market Maker on the “Issuer's” shares, for one (1) more year, from 19.01.2012 until 18.01.2013.

16.01.2012