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EXHIBIT 23.2
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos.
33-22291, 33-54060, 33-62643, 33-83680, 333-07225 and 333-39948 of Newpark
Resources, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated March 26, 1999 (August 24, 2000
as to Note D), which expresses an unqualified opinion and contains explanatory
paragraphs relating to the change in method of accounting for costs of start up
activities as discussed in Note A and the restatement discussed in Note D,
appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A of Newpark Resources, Inc. for
the year ended December 31, 1999.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
New Orleans, Louisiana
August 24, 2000
