Exhibit 17.1
THOMAS J. EDELMAN
667 Madison Avenue - 4th Fl.
New York, New York 10065
January 28, 2015
Emerald Oil, Inc.
1600 Broadway, Suite 1360
Denver, CO 80202
| Attn: | Mr. McAndrew Rudisill |
Chief Executive Officer & President
| Re: | Resignation From The Board Of |
Emerald Oil, Inc.
Dear Sirs:
Pursuant to this letter and our prior discussions. I hereby tender my resignation as a Director of the Company effective upon your election of my partner, Ben A. Guill, to the Board.
Sincerely yours,
/s/ Thomas J. Edelman
Thomas J. Edelman
| TJE: | ce |
| cc: | Ben A. Guill |
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