Holding(s) in Company

Kenmare Resources PLC
14 May 2002


Kenmare Resources Plc

14 May 2002

Re: Holding in Company


A Letter from Artemis Investment Management Limited dated 9 May 2002 to Kenmare
Resources Plc, received by Kenmare Resources Plc 13 May 2002.


HANSA TRUST PLC - DISCLOSABLE INTEREST


I am writing to confirm that Hansa Trust plc, and its wholly owned subsidiary,
hold 10,237,500 ordinary shares in Kenmare Resources plc, representing 3.91%.


Artemis Investment Management Limited
Sub-Investment Manager of Hansa Trust Plc


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