EGM Statement

Aminex PLC
24 August 2001


                                  AMINEX PLC

                         ('Aminex' or 'the Company')

                   Result Of Extraordinary General Meeting


At the Extraordinary General Meeting of Aminex, which took place today, the
resolution to approve the disposal by the Company of the entire issued share
capital of Aminex Production Company Limited ('the Disposal'), pursuant to the
Sale and Purchase Agreement described in the circular to shareholders dated 8
August 2001 was duly passed.


Completion of the Disposal is expected to take place within the next few weeks.

                                                                24 August 2001


Enquiries:

Aminex PLC                               Tel:     [phone]
Brian Hall, Chief Executive

Old Mutual Securities                    Tel:     [phone]

Frank Moxon

Davy Stockbrokers                        Tel:     [phone]
Eugenee Mulhern



College Hill                             Tel:     [phone]
Archie Berens

Dennehy Associates                       Tel:     [phone]
Michael Dennehy