The international holding company, BVQI, carried out the first compliance audit ofMMC Norilsk Nickels Integrated System ofQuality Control and Environmental Management between 27 29June.

On June 28, 2006, the general shareholders meeting of Plug Power Inc., an American company — leader in providing clean, reliable on-site energy products — approved the sale of a 35 percent ownership stake.

London hosted aclosed summit for the top managers ofthe leading Russian and international companies, organized byThe Russia Partnership for Responsible Business Practices. The issues, discussed during the event, encompassed the improvement ofthe reputation and investment attractiveness ofthe Russian business.

OJSC MMC Norilsk Nickel published its second Social Report based oninternational reporting standards.