VAST EXPLORATION INC. (TSX VENTURE:VST) 
PRESS RELEASE | February 5, 2010
Vast Exploration Inc. – Named as Part of 2010 TSX Venture 50
Calgary, Alberta – Vast Exploration Inc. (“Vast” or “the Company”) (TSX Venture: VST) is pleased to announce that it has been named as one of the TSX Venture 50, a ranking of strong performers listed on TSX Venture Exchange. TSX Venture 50 is comprised of 10 emerging companies in five industry sectors that have been identified as leaders in Canada’s public venture market. Vast has ranked #2 in the Oil & Gas Sector.
Ahmed Said, President & CEO, stated: “It is an honour to be named as part of this year’s TSX Venture 50. Our listing on the TSX Venture Exchange has provided us with the ideal environment to meet our growth goals and objectives.”
The 2010 TSX Venture 50 were selected based on four equally weighted criteria that include return on investment, trading, analyst coverage and market capitalization growth in Cleantech, Diversified Industries, Mining, Oil & Gas and Technology and Life Sciences sectors.
“We are pleased to celebrate the 2010 TSX Venture 50,” said John McCoach, President, TSX Venture Exchange. “These outstanding companies are proven leaders in their respective sectors and we are proud to have them listed on TSX Venture Exchange. We wish them all continued success.”
About Vast Exploration Inc.
Vast Exploration Inc. is an independent oil and gas company.Vast is focused on the exploration and development of its principal asset, the Qara Dagh Block, in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. The Qara Dagh Block lies on trend with existing discoveries and is located in the prolific Zagros Fold Belt of Northern Iraq which contains several large fields including the super-giant Kirkuk field.
For additional information, please contact:
Ahmed S. Said
President & Chief Executive Officer
Vast Exploration Inc.
Phone No. +1 (403) 263 3000
Fax No. +1 (403) 263 3041
asaid@vastexploration.com
Forward Looking Statement Warning
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