Arrakis Mining Research Inc. announced that Principal Executive Officer, Kenneth Olsen submitted his resignation to be effective immediately. There are no arrangements or understandings with Mr. Olsen regarding the election of directors or other matters. Mr. Olsen will remain a member of the Board of Directors for the company.

Glenn B. Grant was appointed Chief Executive Officer for the company and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Grant has over 35 years of project management experience in the oil and gas sector as well as the mining and natural resources industries in Canada, the United States and abroad. During this time, he has overseen many large scale development projects for international and Fortune 500 resource companies, and routinely managed budgets exceeding $30.0 million.

Mr. Ray Skaff was appointed as a member of the Board of Directors. Ray Skaff - Ray Skaff, a graduate of the 1983 Radio & Television Arts Program at Algonquin College, has been a driving force behind successful multimillion-dollar partnerships, projects, and fundraising events for more than 25 years. His leadership experience is well established in the communications, commercial, and not-for-profit industry.

Mr. Skaff has also built an impressive track record of increasing awareness, impressions and branding at the same time as decreasing costs and enhancing operational efficiencies. He demonstrates superior oral and written communications skills, along with ability to thrive in high-stress, demanding environments.