RATHDOWNEY ENGAGES HUNTER DICKINSON CAPITAL TO SUPPORT STRATEGIC RESTRUCTURING, FINANCING AND ADVANCEMENT OF PROJECT OLZA

VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 9, 2026 /CNW/ -- Rathdowney Resources Ltd. (TSXV: RTH) ("Rathdowney" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has engaged Hunter Dickinson Capital Inc. ("HD Capital"), a member of the Hunter Dickinson group of companies, to assist the Company with strategic restructuring initiatives, financing strategy and execution and the advancement of its flagship Project Olza zinc-lead-silver project in southern Poland.

Under the engagement, HD Capital will assign a senior team comprising Stephen Yuzpe, Rusty Bell and Daniel Cohen to work directly with Rathdowney's Board of Directors and management team. The mandate will include corporate and capital structure initiatives, financing activities, project development planning of Project Olza, the Company's district-scale zinc-lead-silver project located in Upper Silesia, southern Poland, stakeholder engagement in Poland, recruitment of key in-country management personnel and the establishment of a technical and strategic advisory committee.

The HD Capital team brings complementary experience across capital markets, corporate finance, project development, governance and strategic execution. The engagement will also provide Rathdowney with access to the broader technical capabilities of the Hunter Dickinson group, including expertise in geology, engineering, environmental studies, permitting and project evaluation.

Hunter Dickinson is one of Canada's established mine development groups, with more than four decades of experience in the discovery, financing, advancement and operation of mineral projects internationally. Through this engagement, Rathdowney intends to leverage that experience, technical expertise and industry network to strengthen its corporate platform, evaluate strategic financing and partnership opportunities and advance Project Olza toward its next stage of development.

"The engagement of HD Capital represents an important step in Rathdowney's strategy to strengthen the Company and advance Project Olza," said Rene Carrier, Chairman of Rathdowney. "Their team brings a valuable combination of capital markets, corporate finance and project development experience that we believe will help us address the Company's strategic priorities, strengthen its financial position and establish a clear pathway for the advancement of the project."

"Project Olza represents a significant undeveloped zinc-lead-silver opportunity in Europe," said Stephen Yuzpe of HD Capital. "We look forward to working closely with Rathdowney's Board and management team to strengthen the Company's strategic position, evaluate financing and development alternatives, and advance the project toward its next stage."

The engagement reflects Rathdowney's commitment to building the financial, technical and organizational foundations required to advance Project Olza and position the Company for long-term success. As global markets increasingly focus on secure and reliable supplies of critical industrial metals, Rathdowney believes Project Olza is well positioned to play an important future role in the European metals supply chain.

The Company's priorities will include strengthening its balance sheet and capital structure, advancing technical and economic development planning, building relationships with strategic stakeholders in Poland, establishing the appropriate in-country management and technical capabilities, and evaluating financing and partnership alternatives to support the project's long-term development. As Europe continues to focus on securing reliable supplies of strategically important industrial metals, Rathdowney believes Project Olza has the potential to contribute to the region's future zinc and lead supply. The Company intends to pursue a disciplined approach focused on project deliverability, strategic alignment and long-term shareholder value.

The scientific and technical information in this news release was reviewed and approved by David Gaunt, P.Geo, a qualified person who is not independent of Rathdowney.

About Rathdowney Resources Ltd.

Rathdowney is focused on advancing the Olza zinc-lead-silver project ("Project Olza") in Poland. Project Olza is located in the Upper Silesian Mining District of southwestern Poland, a region with well-developed mining infrastructure (existing power, adjacent railway, major mining suppliers and a trained mining workforce). Easily accessible by major roads, Project Olza is a one-hour drive from Krakow, a major city with full services, including a major regional hospital and an international airport. A railway line runs through the project area, linking it to the local ZGHB smelter and other such facilities in Europe through ports on the Baltic Sea.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

Andrew Ing
Chief Financial Officer

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