Holding in Company

Kenmare Resources PLC
28 February 2001


Kenmare Resources Plc

28 February 2001

Re: Holding in Company

Notification from Kenmare Resources Plc to the Irish Stock Exchange, re
holding by Capital Research and Management Company.


To: Kenmare Resources Plc

Chatham House

Chatham Street

Dublin 2

Ireland


Date: 21 February 2001


                          NOTIFICATION OF INTERESTS

                       (Section 67 Companies Act 1990)


This Notice is given by The Capital Group Companies, Inc. on behalf of its
affiliates, including Capital Research and Management Company, pursuant to
Section 67 of the Companies Act, 1990.

The interest in the relevant share capital indicated below arises by virtue of
holdings attributed to the Companies (see Schedule A). These holdings form
part of funds managed on behalf of investment clients by the Companies.



Share capital to which this relates:


Ordinary Shares

Number of shares in which the Companies have a notifiable interest:

8,750,000 Ordinary Shares

Name (s) of registered holder (s):

See Schedule B



As of 21 February 2001

Kenmare Resources Plc



The Capital Group Companies, Inc. ('CG')holdings

Number of Shares: 8,750,000

Percent of Outstanding: 5.12%



Holdings by CG Management Companies and Fund:

Capital Research and Management Company

Number of Shares: 8,750,000

Percent of Outstanding: 5.12%





                Schedule of holdings in Kenmare Resources Plc

                            As of 21 February 2001


                   Capital Research and Management Company



Registered Name

Bank of Ireland

Intl Financial Services Centre

1 Harbourmaster Place

Dublin 1

Local Shares: 8,750,000



Total: 8,750,000