Kenmare appoints Head of Commercial and Strateg...

Kenmare Resources plc ("Kenmare" or "the Company")


11th May, 2011

Kenmare  Resources is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruno Cavalancia as
Head, Commercial and Strategic Development, Asia.

Based in Singapore, Bruno will be part of Kenmare's executive marketing team and
be  responsible for the commercial development of titanium feedstock and mineral
sand  products from Kenmare's  Moma mine into  the Asian market, which presently
accounts  for around  30% of Kenmare's  sales revenues.   He will  work in close
cooperation with Kenmare's agent in Asia, Mitsui & Co, who will continue to play
a key role in marketing ilmenite throughout Asia.

Bruno  previously worked with Rio Tinto's  titanium unit for almost 20 years and
was involved in Rio's marketing and business development efforts on a global and
regional  basis. He has  substantial experience in  managing sales and marketing
activities  in Asia, specifically regarding the  development of markets in China
and Japan.

Eamonn  Keenan,  Kenmare's  Group  General  Manager  Sales  and  Marketing said:
 "Following the expansion of the Moma mine, Kenmare will be producing 10% of the
world's  titanium feedstock output. The expansion allows us to serve new markets
and strengthen and expand our customer base. The appointment of Bruno Cavalancia
is an important step in our strategy of expanding sales in the Asian market. His
experience  and  expertise  will  strengthen  our  team considerably in this key
market and we welcome him to the team."


For further information, please contact:

Kenmare Resources plc.
Michael Carvill, Managing Director
Tel: [phone]


Eamonn Keenan, Group General Manager Sales & Marketing
Tel: [phone]







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