Exhibit 99.2
(JAMES HARDIE LOGO)
     
 
  James Hardie Industries N.V.
 
  ARBN 097 829 895
 
  Incorporated in The Netherlands with a
corporate seat in Amsterdam
 
  The liability of members is limited
 
  Dutch Registration Number: 34106455
3 November 2008
   
 
  Level 3, 22 Pitt Street
 
  Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
 
   
 
  Telephone (02) 8274 5239
 
Fax (02) 8274 5218
The Manager
   
Company Announcements Office
Australian Stock Exchange Limited
20 Bridge Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
  GPO Box 3935
Sydney NSW 2001 Australia
 
   
 
   
Dear Sir/Madam
James Hardie will conduct a management briefing on its 2nd Quarter and Half-Year FY09 Results on Monday, 17 November 2008.
A physical briefing for analyst/investors and media will be held at the Museum of Sydney, Corner of Bridge and Phillip Street, Sydney at 11.00am. For those who are unable to attend the physical briefing a teleconference and video webcast will be available. Details are:
     
Local:
  02 8524 6650
 
   
International:
  +61 2 8524 6650
Confirmation ID for the teleconference: 71629592
URL:            http://www.ir.jameshardie.com.au/jh/results_fy2009.jsp
Yours faithfully
-s- PETER BAKER
Peter Baker
Executive Vice President — Asia Pacific