RANDGOLD RESOURCES LIMITED Incorporated in Jersey, Channel Islands Reg. No. 62686 LSE Trading Symbol: RRS Nasdaq Trading Symbol: GOLDRANDGOLD RESOURCES STRENGTHENS BOARD Tongon, 29 January 2010 - London and Nasdaq listed gold miner Randgold Resources today announced the appointment of an eminent academic, Dr Kadri Dagdelen, as a non-executive director. Dr Dagdelen is Denver based and is currently a Professor and Departmental Head at the Colorado School of Mines' Department of Mining Engineering. Randgold Resources chairman Philippe Liétard said he was delighted to welcome Dr Dagdelen to the board, which would be enhanced by his technical knowledge and experience, and confirmed that this appointment was in line with the company's phased succession plan. No further disclosure is required in compliance with the provisions of UK Listing Rule 9.6.13.
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