General Chemical Raises Price of Soda Ash

The General Chemical Group Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: GNMP) announced today that it is raising the off-list price for all grades of soda ash by $5.00 per net ton, effective Oct. 1, 2001, or as contracts permit. This increase is in addition to the $10.00 per net ton increase announced by General Chemical on July 16, 2001, and applies to all bulk, packaged, and liquid shipments. General Chemical Group Inc. is a leading producer of soda ash, serving worldwide markets, and of calcium chloride, serving North American markets. Additional information about the company is available online at www.genchem.com.

This announcement includes forward-looking statements. General Chemical has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations and projections about future events. Although General Chemical believes that its assumptions made in connection with the forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurances can be given that its assumptions and expectations will prove to have been correct. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties and assumptions. General Chemical undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this announcement might not occur.

Company Contact: Chris Douville, 800-631-8050, Cdouville@genchem.com