Randgold Resources - Resignation of director


Jersey, Channel Islands--(Marketwire - July 1, 2010) -


RANDGOLD RESOURCES LIMITED
Incorporated in Jersey, Channel Islands
Reg. No. 62686
LSE Trading Symbol: RRS
Nasdaq Trading Symbol: GOLD
("Randgold Resources" or the "Company")


RESIGNATION OF DIRECTOR

London, 1 July 2010 - Randgold Resources Limited announces that, with
effect from today's date, Mr Jon Walden, who has served on the Board as
a Non-Executive Director since November 2008, has decided to step down
as a director of the Company.


Mr Philippe Lietard, Chairman of Randgold Resources said: "We understand 
Jon's decision and recognise the various opportunities
ahead of him. On behalf of the Board we would like to thank Jon for
his contribution to the Company and wish him well with his future
career."


Randgold Resources Enquiries:

Chief Executive   Financial Director  Investor & Media Relations
Dr Mark Bristow   Graham Shuttleworth Kathy du Plessis
+44 788 071 1386  +44 779 614 4438    +44 20 7557 7738
+44 779 775 2288  +44 1534 735 333    Email: randgoldresources@dpapr.com


Website: www.randgoldresources.com

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