Sherritt Provides Notice of Release of Third Quarter 2015 Results, Conference Call, and Webcast Third Quarter 2015 Results Conference Call and Webcast

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Sherritt Provides Notice of Release of Third Quarter 2015 Results, Conference Call, and Webcast

Third Quarter 2015 Results Conference Call and Webcast

TORONTO, October 7, 2015 – Sherritt International Corporation (“Sherritt” or the “Corporation”) (TSX:S):

Third Quarter 2015 Results Release: October 27, 2015, after markets close

Conference Call and Webcast: October 28, 2015, 10:00 a.m. (ET)

North American callers, please dial: 1-866-530-1553 International callers, please dial: 416-847-6330 Live webcast: www.sherritt.com

An archive of the webcast will also be available on the website. The conference call will be available for replay until November 2, 2015 by calling 647-436-0148 or 1-888-203-1112, access code 263911#.

The webcast along with the presentation slides will be available on Sherritt’s website.

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"

Source: Sherritt Investor Relations

For further information, please contact:

Investor inquiries:

Flora Wood, Director Investor Relations Telephone: 416-935-2451 Toll-free: 1-800-704-6698 E-mail: [email protected] Media inquiries:

Scott Tabachnick, Manager Corporate Communications Telephone: 416-935-2421 E-mail: [email protected]