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EXHIBIT 23.2
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Newpark Resources, Inc. on Form S-3 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 the Annual Report on Form 10-K/A of Newpark Resources, Inc.
for the year ended December 31, 1999 and to the reference to us under the
heading "Experts" in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration
Statement.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
New Orleans, Louisiana
January 12, 2001
