-based Garryson Limited, a leading producer
of tungsten carbide burrs, rotary tooling, and specialty abrasive
wheels and discs, from Elliott Industries Limited for approximately
$17 million.

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It also produces
copper, bauxite, kaolin, potash, alumina and aluminum .

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Garryson
has distribution in over 50 countries world-wide as well as a sales
and distribution centre in North America. Garryson is committed to
becoming the leading manufacturer of carbide burrs and specialty
abrasives in the word.com. CVRD shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange - -
(NYSE: RIO RIOPR), on the BOVESPA (Bovespa: Vale3 Vale5) and on
Latibex (Latibex: XVALP XVALO ).

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Garryson Limited is based in Ibstock, Leicestershire, UK.

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alleghenytechnologies.

Contact: Investor Relations
Companhia Vale do Rio Doce S.br

If you are unable to participate during the live Webcast, the call will be
archived at http://www.

Companhia Vale do Rio Doce, (CVRD) is the largest diversified mining
company in the Americas and one of the four largest company in the global
metals and mining industry, with a market capitalization of approximately
US$ 53 billion.

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"Garryson had sales of over $30 million in 2004.A.

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The Company has approximately
9,000 full-time employees world-wide who use innovative technologies
to offer growing global markets a wide range of specialty materials. All this
adds up to cost effective solutions and support to our customers.A.

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To access the replay, click on Investor
Relations Section.

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The Allegheny Technologies website
can be found at www. (NYSE: RIO) (BOVESPA: VALE5) (CVRD) announces the following
Webcast:

What: APIMEC Meeting -- Sao Paulo

When: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 @ 07:00 a.com.

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com
ATI Metalworking Products, an Allegheny Technologies Engineered
Products segment company, is a leading international producer of
tungsten-based products, which include tungsten and tungsten carbide
powders, mill products, intermediate forms, wear parts and cutting
tool products .

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"This growth oriented bolt-on acquisition strengthens our ATI
Metalworking Products business unit," said Pat Hassey, Chairman,
President and Chief Executive Officer of Allegheny Technologies. In addition to
expanding Metalworking Products ' product offerings, the acquisition is
expected to provide revenue and margin synergies by utilizing our
tungsten carbide powders to produce tungsten carbide rods, which are
made into value-added finished products at the Garryson operation. The company also produces molybdenum-based powders and
mill products.

Webcast Alert: Companhia Vale do Rio Doce S.A. Announces APIMEC Meeting -- Sao Paulo

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Allegheny Technologies Announces Acquisition of Garryson Assets

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br/prnewswire/index. CVRD is the largest
logistics service provider in Brazil, where it owns and operates a series of
railroads and ports.

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How: Live over the Internet --
Simply log on to the Web at the address above.cvrd. The ADR depositary agent is JP Morgan Chase.

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"We add two new product lines, carbide burrs
and specialty abrasives, and strengthen our rotary tooling
capabilities.

com.

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RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, Companhia Vale
do Rio Doce S.

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Our major markets include automotive , general
machining, aerospace, defense, off-road equipment, and earth-drilling. To attain this status , we are investing in new
technology, researching and developing new and innovative products,
while continuing to deliver exceptional quality and service.

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"
Allegheny Technologies Incorporated is one of the largest and most
diversified specialty materials producers in the world with revenues
of approximately $2. EST

Where: http://www.
CVRD is the world's largest producer and exporter of iron ore and pellets and
one of the leading producers of manganese and ferro-alloys.

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Business Editors

PITTSBURGH----Allegheny Technologies
Incorporated (NYSE:ATI) announced that ATI Metalworking Products has
acquired the assets of U. In addition, we produce commodity specialty
materials such as stainless steel sheet and plate, silicon and tool
steels, and forgings and castings .

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* The presentation and slides will only
be available in Portuguese.
+011-5521-3814-4540
rio@cvrd .br .

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High-value products include nickel-based and cobalt-based alloys and
superalloys, titanium and titanium alloys, specialty steels, super
stainless steel, exotic alloys, which include zirconium , hafnium and
niobium, tungsten materials, and highly engineered strip and Precision
Rolled Strip (R) products.

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"We expect this acquisition to create new opportunities for growth
and improved profitability," said Dave Hogan, President of ATI
Metalworking Products.

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Major markets for Garryson (R)-brand products include
aerospace, transportation, particularly shipbuilding, oil and gas, and
the chemical process industry.7 billion in 2004.m.

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