Kenmare's Development Association wins Nedbank ...

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

               Kenmare's Development Association wins
                 Nedbank Capital Green Mining Award


27 October 2009

Kenmare Resources  plc's development  association,  KMAD, has  won  a
prestigious award for  its activities  aimed at  social and  economic
enhancement  of  the   communities  surrounding  Kenmare's   Titanium
Minerals Mine in northern Mozambique. The award was presented at  the
Nedbank Capital  Green Mining  Awards ceremony  held in  Johannesburg
last week.

The Nedbank Socio-Economic Award was  made by a panel of  independent
and expert adjudicators  following an  interview and  three day  site
visit  to  examine   the  work   of  KMAD  and   meet  with   project
beneficiaries. The awards attracted a  record number of entries  this
year, with  a good  number  of quality  entries, resulting  in  stiff
competition. Nedbank is one  of the largest  banking groups in  South
Africa.

Nedbank particularly praised  the fact that  KMAD's development  work
began before  mining  commenced, that  it  has an  overall  strategic
vision and a 'bottom up' approach, as well as close partnerships with
international and local Non-Governmental Organisations and Government
bodies.

Just four weeks ago, Kenmare Resources plc won the President's  Award
for the  best  International  CSR  Programme  from  the  Chambers  of
Commerce  of  Ireland,  in  association  with  the  Irish  Government
Department of Community Affairs, at a ceremony in Dublin.

KMAD  works  alongside  the  community,  business,   Non-Governmental
Organisations  and  Government  to   run  and  support  projects   in
education, income generation,  health, savings &  credit, sports  and
food security.

Charles Carvill, Chairman  said "We  are delighted that  the work  of
KMAD has  been  recognised  with  this  highly  respected  award.  It
recognises the commitment of Kenmare and the staff of KMAD,  together
with partner  organisations,  in implementing  projects  that  create
sustainable economic opportunities independent  of the mine. I  would
also like to  acknowledge the funding  support received from  private
donations as well a number of organisations such as Dutch development
bank, FMO."


For more information:
Kenmare Resources plc
Tony McCluskey, Financial Director
Tel: [phone]
Mob: + 353 87 674 0346

Murray Consultants
Elizabeth Headon
Tel: [phone]
Mob: + 353 87 989 7234

Conduit PR Ltd
Leesa Peters/Charlie Geller
Tel: [phone]
Mob: [phone]
                      www.kenmareresources.com

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