CYPRUS MINERALS &lt;CYPM> NAMED IN SUITS

  Cyprus Minerals Co said along with about
  40 other companies, it has been named a defendant in 23 product
  liability lawsuits filed in California by individual
  tireworkers aleging injury as a result of exposure to talc and
  other products.
      It said other suits are expected to be brought.
      Cyprus, which produces talc, said it has significant
  factual and legal defenses and substantial insurance coverage
  and does not expect the suits to have a material adverse impact
  on its financial condition.
  

