TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - September 21, 2015) -

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Sherritt International Corporation ("Sherritt" or the "Corporation") (TSX:S.TO) is pleased to announce that Ambatovy has successfully achieved financial completion. As a result, the project financing that was put in place to finance construction is now non-recourse to all of the partners, including Sherritt.

With the filing of the Legal and Other Conditions Certificate and the deposit of US$115 million (on a 100% basis) in one-time funding of the Senior Debt Reserve Account to complete the Financial Certificate, all of the 10 required certificates have now been filed. These 10 certificates cover a range of construction, operational, environmental, financial and legal obligations.

"Financial completion is an important milestone in the development of our Ambatovy operation," said David Pathe, President & CEO, Sherritt. "The broad range of certificates obtained in order to achieve financial completion, together with production at 93% of nameplate capacity in August, is a testament to the technical strength and capability of so many people across the organization who have contributed to today's success."

Forward-Looking Statements

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About Sherritt

Sherritt is a world leader in the mining and refining of nickel from lateritic ores with projects and 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".