External Directorship Appointment

JERSEY, CHANNEL ISLANDS--(Marketwire - Oct 23, 2012) -

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

EXTERNAL DIRECTORSHIP APPOINTMENT

London, 23 October 2012 - Randgold Resources announces in accordance
with Listing Rule 9.6.14(2) that Christopher Coleman, a non-executive
director of the Company, has been appointed as a non-executive director
of Papa John's International, Inc. with effect from 18 October 2012.

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