Trans Hex - Appointment and News Release

Trans Hex - Appointment and News Release                                        
TRANS HEX GROUP LIMITED - Appointment and News Release                          
(Registration number 1963/007579/06)                                            
Share Code : JSE - TSX; NSX - THX; ISIN : ZAE000018552                          
In compliance with rule 3.67 of the Listings Requirements, the following        
information is disclosed:                                                       
Mr Altie Krige has been appointed as executive director to the board of         
Trans Hex Group Limited.                                                        
The above appointment became effective 27 May 2002.                             
News Release                                                                    
Industry stalwart appointed to Trans Hex board                                  
The appointment of a born and bred Namaqualander, Altie Krige as executive      
director in charge of land operations is evidence of Trans Hex`s commitment     
to promoting from within and rewarding excellent service.                       
Krige, a graduate of the University of Stellenbosch, has spent more than 20     
years of his professional career involved in the exploration and mining of      
diamonds in Namaqualand and the West Coast.                                     
"Trans Hex is a company on the move," said company chairman Bernard van         
Rooyen.  "and I am proud that we have the calibre of employees like Altie       
joining the Board to take us forward in our new ventures."                      
"He brings a wealth of experience to the management team having worked his      
way up from field geologist to mine manager to overall production manager of    
the land division," added van Rooyen.                                           
Krige`s promotion coincides with the announcement of record financial and       
production results from Trans Hex, South Africa`s only JSE-listed diamond       
miner.                                                                          
The company has established a global reputation for the production of large     
gem-quality diamonds from operations along the Middle and Lower Orange River    
and off the South African and Namibian West Coasts.                             
Ends.                                                                           
For further information       :    Bernard van Rooyen                           
Trans Hex Group Limited                      

                                   Tel: (011) 476-5031                          
Issued by                     :    Cullum Johnston                              
                                   BHA Communications                           
Tel: 021 683 2685 / 083 212 2455             

Date                          :    4th June 2002                                
Date: 04/06/2002 03:55:01 PM Produced by the SENS Department