Kenmare Resources (LON:KMR) Re: Resignation Of Dr. Chris Gilchrist

Kenmare Resources (LON:KMR) Kenmare Resources plc ("Kenmare" or "the Company") Announcement


1st September 2008

               RE: Resignation of Dr. Chris Gilchrist

Kenmare Resources plc announces that it has accepted the resignation
of Dr. Chris Gilchrist as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Director
of the Company, for personal reasons.

Mr. Terence Fitzpatrick, Director, will take on the role of COO in an
acting capacity. He is a highly experienced engineering manager, who
has been associated with the Company since 1990.

Charles Carvill, Chairman, said: "We are very grateful to Chris for
his services to the Company since 2004, and we understand and
appreciate the personal reasons behind his departure. Chris has been
involved in the Moma Mineral Sands Mine during a critical time, from
construction to production, and has made a valuable contribution to
its development. We wish him well for the future."

For reference:

Kenmare Resources plc
Tony McCluskey, Financial Director
Tel. +353 1 671 0411
Mob. +353 87 674 0346

Murray Consultants
Jim Milton
Tel: +353 1 498 0300
Mob: +353 86 255 8400

Conduit PR Ltd
Jane Stacey
Tel: +44 (0)207 429 6606
Mob: +44 (0)792 292 3306

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Kenmare Resources

http://www.kenmareresources.com/

ISIN: IE0004879486

Stock Identifier: XLON.KMR