Sherritt Third-Quarter 2014 Results Release, Conference Call and Webcast

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Oct. 8, 2014) -

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Sherritt International Corporation ("Sherritt" or the "Corporation") (TSX:S) announces the timing of its release for third quarter 2014 results.

An archive of the webcast will also be available on the website. The conference call will be available for replay until November 28, 2014 by calling 647-436-0148 or 1-888-203-1112, access code 6766659#.

About Sherritt

Sherritt is a world leader in the mining and refining of nickel from lateritic ores with operations in Canada, Cuba and Madagascar. The Corporation is the largest independent energy producer in Cuba, with extensive oil and power operations across the island. Sherritt licenses its proprietary technologies and provides metallurgical services to mining and refining operations worldwide. The Corporation's common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "S".