Redhawk and Copperzone Terminate Option Agreement on Zambian Copper/Cobalt Projects

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Nov. 16, 2016) - Redhawk Resources, Inc. ("Redhawk" or the "Company") (TSX:RDK)(FRANKFURT:QF7) announces the termination by consent of the option agreement (the "Option Agreement") with Copperzone Resources Ltd. ("Copperzone"), a private Canadian company, on four licenses held by Copperzone in Zambia, as initially announced on September 13, 2016. The Company has also cancelled the private placement announced on the same date.

Stephen Barley, Executive Chairman, stated: "We have agreed to terminate the Option Agreement with Copperzone by mutual consent. We still believe Copperzone's Zambian projects have significant merit; however, we have determined to focus our efforts and resources on our Copper Creek project where we have recently recovered a 100% interest due to the departure of our joint venture partner."

About Redhawk

Redhawk is a Canadian-based resource exploration and development company with a focus on the continued advancement of the Copper Creek copper-molybdenum project in San Manuel, Arizona. The advanced Copper Creek Arizona property consists of approximately 75 km² of contiguous patented and unpatented mining claims and state prospecting permits, located about 112 km northeast of Tucson, Arizona.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

J. Stephen Barley, Executive Chairman

Forward-Looking Statements

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