Torchlight Energy Inc. [TRCH] to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Closing Bell

ADVISORY, Dec. 17, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

What:

Torchlight Energy Inc. [TRCH], a high growth oil and gas Exploration and Production (E&P) company with a primary focus on acquisition and development of highly profitable domestic oil fields, will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square.

In honor of the occasion, Tom Lapinski, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, will ring the Closing Bell.

Where:

NASDAQ MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43^rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio

When:

Wednesday, December 18, 2013 – 3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET   

Contact:

Will McAndrew
(214) 432-8002
will@torchlightenergy.com

NASDAQ MarketSite:
Christine Barna
(646) 441-5310
Christine.Barna@nasdaqomx.com

Feed Information:

Fiber Line (Encompass Waterfront): 4463

Gal 3C/06C 95.05 degrees West
18 mhz Lower
DL 3811 Vertical
FEC 3/4
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DR 18.295411
MOD 4:2:0
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Webcast:

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About Torchlight Energy Inc. [TRCH]:

Torchlight Energy Resources, Inc. (Nasdaq:TRCH), based in Plano, Texas, is a high growth oil and gas Exploration and Production (E&P) company with a primary focus on acquisition and development of highly profitable domestic oil fields. The company currently holds interests in Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma where their targets are established plays such as the Eagle Ford, Mississippian and Hunton trends. For additional information on the company, please visit www.torchlightenergy.com.

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