Randgold Resources - Director Declaration


JERSEY, CHANNEL ISLANDS--(Marketwire - January 4, 2010) -


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

London, 4 January 2010 - In accordance with Rule 9.6.14 of the UK Listing Rules, Randgold Resources confirms that Jon Walden, a non-executive director, has informed the company that he has accepted the position of the non-executive chairman of H.R. Owen plc with effect from 1 January 2010.

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