Ascendant Resources to Release Third Quarter 2017 Results on November 13, 2017 and Host Conference Call

TORONTO, Nov. 02, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascendant Resources Inc. (TSX:ASND) (OTCQX:ASDRF) (FRA:2D9) ("Ascendant" or the "Company”) announced today that it plans to release its third quarter 2017 results after the market close on Monday, November 13, 2017. Management will host a conference call on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 10:00 am EST.

Participants may join the call by dialing North America toll free 1-833-696-8362 or 1-612-979-9908 for calls outside Canada and the U.S., and entering the participant passcode 9386218.

A recorded playback of the third quarter 2017 results call will be available from 1:00 pm EST on November 14, 2017 until 1:00 pm EST on December 14, 2017 by dialing 1-855-859-2056 or 1-404-537-3406 and entering the call back passcode 9386218.

About Ascendant Resources

Ascendant Resources Inc. is a mining company focused on its 100%-owned producing El Mochito zinc, silver and lead mine in west-central Honduras, which has been in production since 1948. Since acquiring the mine in December 2016, Ascendant has been focused on a continuous optimization program aimed at restoring the historic potential of the El Mochito mine and growing the asset thereon. To date, the Company has been successful at increasing production and reducing costs with the expectation of free cash flow in the near-term. Ascendant is also focused on expanding and upgrading known resources through extensive exploration work for near-term growth opportunity. With a significant land package of 11,000 hectares and an abundance of historical data there are several regional targets providing longer term exploration upside and further resource growth potential. The Company is also engaged in the evaluation of producing and advanced development stage mineral resource opportunities in North, South and Central America, on an ongoing basis. The Company's common shares are principally listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ASND". For more information on Ascendant Resources, please visit our website at www.ascendantresources.com.

Neither the TSX Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

For further information please contact:

Katherine Pryde
Director, Communications & Investor Relations
Tel: 888-723-7413
info@ascendantresources.com