RANDGOLD RESOURCES LIMITED: Abnormal rainfall impacts Loulo complex


JERSEY, CHANNEL ISLANDS--(Marketwire - Aug 30, 2011) -


RANDGOLD RESOURCES LIMITED
Incorporated in Jersey, Channel Islands
Reg. No. 62686
LSE Trading Symbol: RRS
Nasdaq Trading Symbol: GOLD

ABNORMAL RAINFALL IMPACTS PRODUCTION AT LOULO COMPLEX

Bamako, Mali, 29 August 2011 - Following abnormally heavy rainfall,
Randgold Resources announced today that third quarter production at its
Loulo/Gounkoto gold mining complex in Mali would be negatively
impacted.

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RANDGOLD RESOURCES ENQUIRIES:

Chief Executive  Financial Director  Investor & Media Relations
Mark Bristow     Graham Shuttleworth Kathy du Plessis
+44 788 071 1386 +44 1534 735 333    +44 20 7557 7738
+44 779 775 2288 +44 779 771 1338     randgoldresources@dpapr.com 

Website:  www.randgoldresources.com 


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