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.
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