FORM 6-K
UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

	Pursuant to Section 13a-6 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of: August 2005

000-29150

(Commission File Number)

Randgold & Exploration Company Limited

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

28 Harrison Street, Johannesburg, South Africa

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

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Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained on this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes |_| No |X|

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On August 1, 2005, Randgold & Exploration Company Limited (“Randgold & Exploration”) issued a press release explaining the issues that led to its temporary suspension from the JSE Securities Exchange South Africa. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The press release contains forward-looking statements regarding Randgold & Exploration and includes cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated.

Exhibit Description

99.1 Press release, dated August 1, 2005, issued by Randgold & Exploration explaining the issues that led to its temporary suspension from the JSE Securities Exchange South Africa.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

RANDGOLD & EXPLORATION COMPANY LIMITED

By:	/s/ Patricia Beatrice Beale
	Name: Patricia Beatrice Beale
	Title: Company Secretary

Date: August 3, 2005