Consent of Arthur Andersen
August 11, 2000
To MAXXAM Inc.:
We are aware that MAXXAM Inc. and subsidiaries has incorporated by reference in
its Registration Statement No. 33-54479 its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
June 30, 2000, which includes our report dated August 8, 2000 covering the
unaudited interim financial information contained therein. Pursuant to
Regulation C of the Securities Act of 1933, that report is not considered a
part of the registration statement prepared or certified by our firm or a report
prepared or certified by our firm within the meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of the
Act.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
