Resignation of Director


LONDON--(Marketwire - July 1, 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 Liétard, 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."

Contact Information:

Randgold Resources Enquiries:

Chief Executive
Dr Mark Bristow
+44 788 071 1386
+44 779 775 2288

Financial Director
Graham Shuttleworth
+44 779 614 4438
+44 1534 735 333

Investor & Media Relations
Kathy du Plessis
+44 20 7557 7738
Email:

Website: www.randgoldresources.com

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

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