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Torchlight Eliminates $1,500,000 in Debt

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Torchlight Energy Resources (NASDAQ:TRCH) announced the conversion of $1,500,000 of subordinated debt into common stock at $0.43 per share. CEO John Brda expressed satisfaction in reducing outstanding debt, a step toward finalizing a business combination with Metamaterial Inc. Torchlight focuses on acquiring and developing domestic oil fields, primarily in West and Central Texas, particularly in the Permian Basin. Investors are encouraged to review forthcoming proxy statements for crucial details regarding the proposed transaction.

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PLANO, TX / ACCESSWIRE / January 6, 2021 / Torchlight Energy Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRCH), an oil and gas exploration company ("Torchlight"), announced today that the holders of $1,500,000 of Torchlight's subordinated debt have agreed to convert such debt into the common stock of Torchlight at a price of $0.43 cents per share as set out under the convertible notes issued by Torchlight to the holders.

"We are very happy to continue to eliminate Torchlight's outstanding debt," stated John Brda, Chief Executive Officer of Torchlight. "Our goal is to continue clearing any hurdles and move to the closing of Torchlight's proposed business combination with Metamaterial Inc. This is another positive step towards that goal."

About Torchlight Energy Resources, Inc.
Torchlight Energy Resources, Inc. (TRCH), based in Plano, Texas, is a high growth oil and gas Exploration and Production (E&P) company with a primary objective of acquisition and development of domestic oil fields. Torchlight has assets focused in West and Central Texas where their targets are established plays such as the Permian Basin. For additional information on Torchlight, please visit ww.torchlightenergy.com.

Forward-Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are intended to be covered by the "safe harbor" created by those sections. All statements in this release that are not based on historical fact are "forward-looking statements." These statements may be identified by words such as "estimates," "anticipates," "projects," "plans," "strategy," "goal," or "planned," "seeks," "may," "might", "will," "expects," "intends," "believes," "should," and similar expressions, or the negative versions thereof, and which also may be identified by their context. All statements that address operating performance or events or developments Torchlight Energy Resources expects or anticipates will occur in the future, such as stated objectives or goals, our refinement of strategy, our attempts to secure additional financing, our exploring possible business alternatives, or that are not otherwise historical facts, are forward-looking statements. While management has based any forward-looking statements included in this release on its current expectations, the information on which such expectations were based may change. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those risks and uncertainties described in or implied by the Risk Factors and in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on March 16, 2020 and our other reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We urge you to consider those risks and uncertainties in evaluating our forward-looking statements. We caution readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Except as otherwise required by the federal securities laws, we disclaim any obligation or undertaking to publicly release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein (or elsewhere) to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto, or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

Additional Information and Where to Find It
Torchlight will prepare a proxy statement for Torchlight's stockholders to be filed with the SEC. The proxy statement will be mailed to Torchlight's stockholders. Torchlight urges investors, stockholders and other interested persons to read, when available, the proxy statement, as well as other documents filed with the SEC, because these documents will contain important information about the proposed business combination transaction. Such persons can also read Torchlight's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, for a description of the security holdings of its officers and directors and their respective interests as security holders in the consummation of the transactions described herein. Torchlight's definitive proxy statement will be mailed to stockholders of Torchlight as of a record date to be established for voting on the proposed business combination. Torchlight's stockholders will also be able to obtain a copy of such documents, without charge, by directing a request to: John A. Brda, President of Torchlight Energy Resources, Inc., 5700 W. Plano Parkway, Suite 3600, Plano, Texas 75093; e-mail: john@torchlightenergy.com. These documents, once available, can also be obtained, without charge, at the SEC's web site (http://www.sec.gov).

Participants in Solicitation
Torchlight and its directors, executive officers and other members of their management and employees, under SEC rules, may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies of Torchlight stockholders in connection with the proposed business combination. Investors and security holders may obtain more detailed information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of Torchlight's directors in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, which was filed with the SEC on March 16, 2020. Information regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies to Torchlight's stockholders in connection with the proposed business combination will be set forth in the proxy statement for the proposed business combination when available. Information concerning the interests of Torchlight's participants in the solicitation, which may, in some cases, be different than those of Torchlight's equity holders generally, will be set forth in the proxy statement relating to the proposed business combination when it becomes available.

CONTACT:
Derek Gradwell
Integrous Communications
Phone: 512-270-6990
dgradwell@integcom.us
ir@torchlightenergy.com

SOURCE: Torchlight Energy Resources, Inc.



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FAQ

What recent financial move did Torchlight Energy Resources make regarding debt?

Torchlight Energy Resources converted $1,500,000 of subordinated debt into common stock at $0.43 per share.

How does the debt conversion impact Torchlight's financial health?

The debt conversion enhances Torchlight's financial stability by reducing outstanding debt.

What is the significance of the business combination with Metamaterial Inc. for TRCH?

The business combination aims to strengthen Torchlight's market position and expand growth opportunities.

When will Torchlight stockholders receive information about the proposed business combination?

Torchlight will prepare and mail a proxy statement to stockholders with important details about the proposed business combination.

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