FMNJ Franklin Mining Inc (PK)

Franklin Mining, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: FMNJ) (FRANKFURT: FMJ) Chairman, CEO and President William Petty announces he has accepted the terms and will sign an operating agreement for Bolivia's San Antonio de Turiri Antimony mine. With current gross revenue approaching $2,300 per tonne, antimony from the Turiri mine is expected to begin generating significant cash flow to Franklin in approximately 90 days.

Bolivia produces approximately 3.5% of the world's annual need for antimony, a metalloid primarily used as a hardener in lead for storage batteries with other industrial applications including pharmaceuticals and electronics. Antimony compounds are used in manufacturing flame-retardants, paints, enamels, glass and other industrial and consumer products.

About Franklin Mining, Inc: Franklin Mining, Inc. holds 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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Contact: Investor Relations A. S. Austin & Company 702-386-5379