Resolute Limited was originally incorporated on June 22, 1983, under the name Samantha Exploration NL.

[4] Resolute Samantha merged with Associated Gold Fields NL in January 1996 after a friendly takeover, acquiring its Obotan mine.

[7] In July 2004, Resolute bought the Syama Gold Mine in Mali from Randgold Resources for US$6 million.

[15] Bibiani would be sold in August of that year to Canada-based Asante Gold for US$90 million.

[19] On November 18, Resolute agreed to pay the military government the demanded money.