FMNJ Franklin Mining Inc (PK)

Franklin Mining, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: FMNJ) (FRANKFURT: FMJ) Chairman and CEO William Petty has released the first of two planned Memorandum addressing issues raised in recent discussions with shareholders.

"As we continue negotiating several GTL projects while preparing the Escala Mine for return to full-scale production, Franklin is facing the same difficulties as most other companies -- capital is available, but expensive. And that's why we've had the recent increases in common shares." Mr. Petty said as he discussed his February 20, 2009 letter, "Despite challenges, we've continued the GTL negotiations and we've shifted our thinking about processing at the Escala."

Mr. Petty's February 20, 2009 letter is available at www.FranklinMining.com. A second letter is scheduled to be released February 27, 2009.

About Franklin Mining, Inc: Franklin Mining, Inc. has mining and energy interests in the United States and Bolivia as well as energy interests in Argentina. Additional information is available at www.FranklinMining.com.

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For further information, please visit our website (www.FranklinMining.com) or contact our Investor Relations firm, A. S. Austin & Company, 702-386-5379.

For further information, contact: Investor Relations A. S. Austin & Company 702-386-5379