The mine is located in the south of Mali approximately 30kms from the Côte d’Ivoire border and 300km southeast of the capital Bamako.
Resolute Mining has an 80% interest in the project through its equity in Sociêtê des Mines de Syama S.A. (SOMISY). The Malian Government holds a 20% interest in SOMISY. The Syama project produced 24,762 ounces of gold in 2009.