Non executive directors award of ordinary shares

London, 9 May 2012 - Randgold Resources Limited confirmed today that following approval by shareholders at the Company’s Annual General Meeting on 30 April 2012, and in terms of Randgold Resources’ remuneration for non-executive directors an award of 1,200 ordinary shares (“Shares”) was made to each non-executive director on 9 May 2012. The Shares will vest immediately.