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


11 August 2008


The Manager
Company Announcements Office
Australian Stock Exchange Limited
20 Bridge Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
  Level 3, 22 Pitt Street
Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

Telephone (02) 8274 5239
Fax (02) 8274 5218

GPO Box 3935
Sydney NSW 2001 Australia
Dear Sir/Madam
James Hardie will conduct a management briefing on its 1st Quarter FY09 Results on Wednesday, 20 August 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 9.30am. 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: 59393310
URL: http://www.ir.jameshardie.com.au/jh/results_fy_2009.jsp
Yours faithfully
-s- Peter Baker
Peter Baker
Executive Vice President — Asia Pacific