Rackla Metals Appoints Paul Gruner to Advisory Committee to Support Indigenous Partnership and Northern Development Strategy

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Rackla Metals Appoints Paul Gruner to Advisory Committee to Support Indigenous Partnership and Northern Development Strategy (TheNewswire)   Vancouver, British Columbia – TheNewswire - June 17, 2026 – Rackla Metals Inc. (TSX-V: RAK) (“Rackla” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Mr. Paul Gruner has joined Rackla’s advisory committee to assist the Company in developing its Indigenous partnership strategy and engagement framework in connection with the advancement of its northern critical minerals assets. Mr. Gruner is a senior executive with extensive experience in Indigenous business leadership, mining, infrastructure, renewable energy, economic development, and partnership building across Northern Canada. He brings a deep understanding of the practical, commercial, cultural, and governance considerations required to build durable relationships between resource companies and Indigenous governments, development corporations, and community stakeholders. Mr. Gruner currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Tlicho Investment Corporation, the economic arm of the Tlicho First Nation. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Det’on Cho Management LP, the economic development arm of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, and as Chief Executive Officer of the Tahltan Nation Development Corporation, the business arm of the Tahltan Nation. In these roles, Mr. Gruner has led major Indigenous-owned businesses involved in mining services, infrastructure, logistics, construction, energy, and community economic development. Rackla believes that meaningful Indigenous participation will be central to the responsible advancement of critical mineral projects in Northern Canada. Mr. Gruner will assist the Company in shaping an approach that emphasizes early engagement, respect for Indigenous rights and interests, employment and training opportunities, business participation, environmental stewardship, and long-term value creation for Indigenous communities. “Paul brings exactly the kind of experience Rackla needs as we advance our northern critical minerals strategy,” said Simon Ridgway, Chief Executive Officer of Rackla. “He has led major Indigenous economic development organizations in regions where mining and infrastructure are important parts of the economy, and he ...

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