Nov 18 (Reuters) - Randgold Resources Ltd RRS.L :
* Randgold Resources and Newcrest have signed a heads of agreement to establish a joint venture for exploration
* Area covers extension of some of more prolific Ghanaian gold belts and associated structures
* Randgold will manage exploration programme as well as any mines that it produces
* Says joint venture board will oversee exploration programme and any consequent development projects in Côte d'Ivoire Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: RRS.L
(Bengaluru Newsroom)