Argent - Dealing In Securities By Directors

Argent - Dealing In Securities By Directors                                     
ARGENT INDUSTRIAL LIMITED                                                       
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)                                  
(Registration number 1993/002054/06)                                            
(Share code: ART  ISIN:  ZAE000019188)                                          
("Argent" or "the Company")                                                     
DEALING IN SECURITIES BY DIRECTORS                                              
In terms of paragraph 3.63 - 3.74 of the Listing Requirements of the JSE        
Securities Exchange South Africa, the following information, relating to the    
dealing in securities by directors, is disclosed:                               
Director                      T R Hendry                                        
Transaction date              7 July 2005                                       
Class of securities           Ordinary shares                                   
Strike price                  1000 cents                                        
Number of securities          13 600                                            
Total value                   R136 000                                          
Nature of transaction         Purchase                                          
Extent of interest            Direct beneficial                                 
Clearance to deal obtained    Yes                                               
Maraisburg                                                                      
7 July 2005                                                                     
Sponsor                                                                         
LPC Manhattan Moela (Pty) Limited                                               
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