Aleris to Announce Second Quarter 2011 Earnings on August 8, 2011

BEACHWOOD, Ohio, August 2, 2011 -

Live Audio Webcast Scheduled for 11 a.m. EDT

Aleris will announce first quarter 2011 earnings on Monday, August 8, 2011.  The Company will host a conference call that day to discuss earnings results at 11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

The call can be accessed by dialing +1-877-398-9483 or +1-760-298-5072 (for international callers) — and referencing ID # 85955601 - or through the Company’s website, www.aleris.com.  A replay of the call will be available on the Company’s website in the Investor Relations section.

About Aleris

Aleris is a privately-held, global leader in aluminum rolled products and extrusions, aluminum recycling and specification alloy production.  Headquartered in Beachwood, Ohio, the company operates more than 40 production facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.  For more information, visit www.aleris.com.

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Investor Contact: Sean M. Stack, +1-216-910-3504, or Media Contact: Kristen Bihary, +1-216-910-3664