Strategic Resources Inc. announces that Simon Wandke has joined Strategic Resources as the Company works on its funding package for the BlackRock project. As Senior Advisor, Mr. Wandke will provide guidance on the strategic direction to the future expansion of the BlackRock Project as the iron and steel industry transitions towards Green Steel opportunities. Most recently, Mr. Wandke was Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of ArcelorMittal Mining, the world's leading steel company with the fifth largest iron ore business globally.

During his tenure, Mr. Wandke played a key role in helping to drive the mining division forward to the next stage of its development as one of the largest global producers of iron ore, coking coal and other minerals. Mr. Wandke has over 40 years' experience in the mining and minerals industry, holding senior management, strategy and commercial positions internationally with a particular focus on the development of greenfield and brownfield projects, designing and implementing major change and effective commercial strategies, strategic marketing, risk management and ESG.