Re: Resignation of Dr. Chris Gilchrist

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
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Murray Consultants
Jim Milton
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Conduit PR Ltd
Jane Stacey
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