Business as usual at Randgold's Mali mines

JERSEY, CHANNEL ISLANDS -- (Marketwire) -- 01/14/13 --

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


Bamako, Mali, 14 January 2013 - Randgold Resources said today its Loulo-Gounkoto gold mining complex as well as its Morila joint venture were operating normally following the declaration of a state of emergency in Mali over the weekend as French forces joined the Malian army in quelling rebels in the north of the country.

The Randgold operations are in safe areas some 700 kilometres distant from conflict zones and have not been affected by any of the issues that have afflicted Mali over the last ten months, including the recent attacks by rebels in the north of the country. Chief executive Mark Bristow said the company was nevertheless monitoring the situation closely and had put contingency plans in place to ensure that it could continue to contribute to the economy of Mali, while protecting Randgold's people and property. Should the current military build-up impact on logistics, both operations are well-stocked with fuel and other consumables.

Website: www.randgoldresources.com


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The SEC permits companies, in their filings with the SEC, to disclose only proven and probable ore reserves. We use certain terms in this release, such as 'resources', that the SEC does not recognise and strictly prohibits us from including in our filings with the SEC. Investors are cautioned not to assume that all or any parts of our resources will ever be converted into reserves which qualify as 'proven and probable reserves' for the purposes of the SEC's Industry Guide number 7.


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