Result of EGM / Name Change

Vane Holdings PLC
13 December 2004


                               VANE Holdings plc
                                (the 'Company')

                    Result of Extraordinary General Meeting

At the VANE Holdings Plc Extraordinary General Meeting today, the resolution to
change the Company's name to 'VANE Minerals plc' was passed. The Board believes
that it is important that the name of the Company more accurately reflects the
business areas within which it operates. It is also acknowledged that within the
market the Company is already sometimes referred to as 'VANE Minerals'.

Enquiries:

VANE Holdings plc   Seymour Pierce Limited        Parkgreen Communications
Matthew Idiens      Sarah Wharry/Jeremy Porter    Justine Howarth / Cathy Malins
020 7667 6322       020 7107 8000                 020 7493 3713

www.vaneminerals.com




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