Argent - APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR

Argent - APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR                                                
ARGENT INDUSTRIAL LIMITED                                                       
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)                                  
(Registration number 1993/002054/06)                                           
(Share code: ART  ISIN:  ZAE000019188)                                          
("Argent" or "the Company")                                                     
APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR                                                         
In compliance with the JSE Securities Exchange Listings Requirements, LPC       
Manhattan are authorised to announce the appointment of Peter Hector Lawson to  
the Board of Argent Industrial Limited.  Mr Lawson brings to the Company 36     
years of experience in the steel industry.                                      
Germiston                                                                       
2 June 2003                                                                     
Sponsor                                                                         
LPC MANHATTAN SPONSORS                                                          
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