Exhibit 99.2

		James Hardie Industries N.V.
		ARBN 097 829 895
		Incorporated in The Netherlands
		The liability of members is limited
2 August 2007		Level 3, 22 Pitt Street
		Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
		Telephone (02) 8274 5305
		Fax (02) 8274 5218
The Manager
Company Announcements Office
Australian Stock Exchange Limited
20 Bridge Street		GPO Box 3935
SYDNEY NSW 2000		Sydney NSW 2001 Australia

Dear Sir/Madam

James Hardie will conduct a management briefing on its 1^st Quarter FY08 Results on Wednesday, 15 August 2007.

A physical briefing for analyst/investors and media will be held at the Museum of Sydney, Corner of Bridge and Phillip Street, Sydney at 9.30am. For those who are unable to attend the physical briefing a teleconference and video webcast will be available. Details are:

Local:		02 8113 1402
International:		+61 2 8113 1402

Confirmation code for the teleconference is: 9507190

URL:		http://www.ir.jameshardie.com.au/jh/results_fy_2008/webcast_q1_fy08.jsp

Yours faithfully

Steve Ashe

Vice-President, Investor Relations