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        
Limited, the following information, relating to the dealing in securities by    
directors, is disclosed:                                                        
Director                              P H Lawson                                
Transaction date                      9 September 2005                          
Class of securities                   Ordinary shares                           
Strike price                          1236 cents                                
Number of securities                  2 000                                     
Total value                           R24 720                                   
Nature of transaction                 Disposal                                  
Extent of interest                    Direct beneficial                         
Clearance to deal obtained            Yes                                       
Director                              P H Lawson                                
Transaction date                      9 September 2005                          
Class of securities                   Ordinary shares                           
Strike price                          1235 cents                                
Number of securities                  8 000                                     
Total value                           R98 800                                   
Nature of transaction                 Disposal                                  
Extent of interest                    Direct beneficial                         
Clearance to deal obtained            Yes                                       
Maraisburg                                                                      
12 September 2005                                                               
Sponsor                                                                         
LPC Manhattan Moela (Pty) Limited                                               
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