Harsco Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

The Board of Directors of Harsco Corporation (NYSE:HSC) today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share, or $0.80 per share on an annualized basis, payable November 13, 2009 to stockholders of record as of October 14, 2009.

The dividend marks the Company's 238th consecutive quarterly cash dividend to stockholders. "Consistent and 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 companies, serving key industries that play a fundamental role in worldwide economic growth and progress, including infrastructure, metals and railways. The Company employs approximately 20,000 people in 50 countries of operation. 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 Harsco's new website at www.harsco.com.

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SOURCE: Harsco Corporation

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