OREANDA-NEWS. On August 18, 2009 Evraz Group S.A. (LSE: EVR) (“Evraz”), in connection with a share purchase agreement to acquire up to 51% of Delong Holdings Limited (the “Agreement”) entered on February 18, 2008, announced that as the Anti-Trust Approval of People’s Republic of China, the transaction has been subject to, has not been obtained and therefore the necessary condition of the Agreement has not been satisfied, the Call Option and the Put Option under the Agreement have lapsed and cease to have any further effect, reported the press-centre of Evraz.

Evraz remains interested in developing its business in China and continues to consider various business opportunities.