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Rackla Metals announces appointment of Bruce Smith as President

Management Changes

Rackla Metals announces appointment of Bruce Smith as President

December 18, 2017 ; Vancouver, BC : Rackla Metals Inc. (TSX -V: RAK) is pleased to

announce that Bruce Smith has been appointed President and a Director of the Company. Simon

Ridgway has stepped down as President but continues as a Director and Chief Executive Officer

of the Company.

Bruce is a successful geologist with 25 years’ experience exploring in Africa, Asia -Pacific,

Europe, North and South America. He has participated in gold discoveries in Guinea, Guatemala

and Nicaragua and most recently led the team that discovered the 220Moz Chinchillas silver

deposit in Argentina.

In his position as President, Bruce will focus his efforts on acquiring compelling new projects for

the Company.

About Rackla

Rackla Metals controls a portfolio of gold projects across Yukon Territory. As well,

management is actively seeking prospective projects for possible acquisition.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Simon Ridgway,

CEO and Director

Contact: Bruce Smith

Tel: (604) 801-5432; Fax: (604) 662-8829

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.racklametals.com

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forward-looking statements and inc lude, without limitation, statements about possible property acquisitions and

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actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any results,

performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward- looking statements. Such uncertainties and factors

include, among others, whether the Company will acquire new properties ; changes in general economic conditions

and financial markets; the Company or any joint venture partner not having the financial ability to meet its

exploration and development goals; risks associated with the results of exploration and development activities,

estimation of mineral resources and the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits; unanticipated cos ts and

expenses; and such other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s quarterly and annual filings with

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Company has attempted to identify i mportant factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ

materially from those described in forward- looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events

or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended.

Forward-looking statements contained herein are based on the assumptions, beliefs, expectations and opinions of

management, including but not limited to: expectations that the Company will acquire new properties ; that the

Company’s stated goals and planned exploration and development activities will be achieved; that there will be no

material adverse change affecting the Company or its properties; and such other assumptions as set out herein.

Forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and the Company disclaims any obligation to update

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as required by law. There can be no assurance that forward- looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual

results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, investors

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