HSC Harsco Corporation

The Board of Directors of Harsco Corporation (NYSE:HSC) today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.205 per share, or $0.82 per share on an annualized basis, payable August 16, 2010 to stockholders of record as of July 15, 2010.

The dividend marks the Company's 238th consecutive quarterly cash dividend to stockholders. "Regular, dependable dividends remain a hallmark of Harsco's strong cash flows and long-standing commitment to stockholder value," said Harsco Chairman and CEO Salvatore D. Fazzolari.  Harsco has paid dividends every year since 1939. 

Harsco Corporation is one of the world's leading diversified industrial services and engineered products companies, serving key industries that play a fundamental role in worldwide economic growth. Harsco's common stock is a component of the S&P MidCap 400 Index and the Russell 1000 Index. Additional information can be found at www.harsco.com. 

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CONTACT: Harsco Corporation
         Investor Contact
         Eugene M. Truett
           717.975.5677
           etruett@harsco.com
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         Kenneth D. Julian
           717.730.3683
           kjulian@harsco.com