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RACKLA METALS APPOINTS PAUL GRUNER TO ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO SUPPORT INDIGENOUS PARTNERSHIP AND NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
Paul Gruner has joined Rackla Metals Inc.'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 Corp., 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 chief executive officer of the Tahltan Nation Development Corp., 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 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."
Mr. Gruner added: "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 includes the advancement of its 100-per-cent-owned Lentung tungsten property in the Northwest Territories. Tungsten is recognized as a critical mineral due to its importance in defence, manufacturing, energy, mining and industrial supply chains. The company believes 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.
About Rackla Metals Inc.
Rackla Metals is a Vancouver-based mineral exploration company focused on gold and critical minerals projects in Northern Canada. The company is advancing a portfolio of exploration assets in the
Yukon and Northwest Territories, including the Lentung tungsten property, as part of its strategy to identify and develop mineral projects with district-scale potential and strategic importance.
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