HSC Harsco Corporation

Global industrial solutions company Harsco Corporation (NYSE:HSC) today issued a correction to a published news report on the Internet that erroneously reported the Company's involvement in the potential construction and operation of a Balkans-region copper by-products processing plant.

"While Harsco is indeed expanding our market-leading services into other metals-related sectors, this published report is simply premature," said Harsco Metals & Minerals Group CEO Galdino C. Claro. "The fact is that Harsco is in discussions with potential partners regarding future growth opportunities throughout the world. In this specific case, no agreement has yet been reached and Harsco's ultimate level of involvement has yet to be determined. As with all major new initiatives, should something materialize, we will issue an announcement at the appropriate time."

Harsco Corporation is a diversified global solutions company serving major industries that are fundamental to worldwide infrastructure development and 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: Investor Contact
         Eugene M. Truett
         717.975.5677
         etruett@harsco.com
         
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