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

Vancouver, British Columbia – 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.