Rackla Metals Inc. Appoints Paul Gruner to Advisory Committee to Enhance Indigenous Partnership Strategy

Vancouver, British Columbia — June 17, 2026 — Leads & Copy — Rackla Metals Inc. (TSX-V: RAK) announced today that Paul Gruner has joined the company's advisory committee. Gruner will assist Rackla in developing its Indigenous partnership strategy and engagement framework for its northern critical minerals assets.

Gruner brings extensive experience in Indigenous business leadership, mining, infrastructure, renewable energy, economic development, and partnership building across Northern Canada. He possesses a deep understanding of the practical, commercial, cultural, and governance considerations necessary for building durable relationships between resource companies and Indigenous governments, development corporations, and community stakeholders.

Currently, Gruner serves as Chief Executive Officer of Tlicho Investment Corporation, the economic arm of the Tlicho First Nation. Previously, he held CEO positions at Det’on Cho Management LP, the economic development arm of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, and the Tahltan Nation Development Corporation, the business arm of the Tahltan Nation. In these roles, Gruner led major Indigenous-owned businesses involved in mining services, infrastructure, logistics, construction, energy, and community economic development.

Rackla believes that meaningful Indigenous participation is crucial for the responsible advancement of critical mineral projects in Northern Canada. Gruner will help shape an approach focused on 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 understands how to structure relationships that are commercially sound, respectful, and capable of creating lasting benefits. His involvement will be invaluable as Rackla works to build the right partnerships around its projects.”

Gruner commented, “I am pleased to be working with Rackla as it advances its critical minerals portfolio in Northern Canada. Successful resource development requires trust, transparency, and meaningful participation by Indigenous communities. I look forward to assisting Rackla in developing an approach that recognizes those priorities while supporting responsible project advancement.”

Rackla's current focus is on the advancement of its 100%-owned Lentung tungsten property in the Northwest Territories. Tungsten is identified as a critical mineral due to its importance in defense, manufacturing, energy, mining, and industrial supply chains. The company emphasizes that responsible development of domestic critical mineral assets must be built on strong technical work, environmental responsibility, and constructive partnerships with Indigenous communities and northern stakeholders.

Rackla Metals Inc. is a Vancouver-based mineral exploration company concentrating on gold and critical minerals projects in Northern Canada. The company is advancing exploration assets in the Yukon and Northwest Territories, including the Lentung tungsten property, to identify and develop mineral projects with district-scale potential and strategic importance.