BRIEF-Randgold Resources appoints new chairman

Jan 31 (Reuters) - Randgold Resources Ltd RRS.L :

* Philippe Liétard, the chairman of the board for 10 years and a non-executive director since 1998, will step down

* Liétard will be succeeded as chairman by christopher coleman

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