Randgold Resources announces Directorate Change


Jersey, Channel Islands -- (MARKET WIRE) -- October 31, 2006 --

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


DIRECTORATE CHANGE



Randgold Resources announces the retirement of a senior director, Mr
Jean-Antoine Cramer, with effect from 27 October 2006.



Mr Cramer, a retired Swiss banker, joined the company's board at the time of its
initial IPO in July 1997. The board thanks him for his contribution over the
last nine years.






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