LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - January 8, 2009) - Franklin Mining, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: FMNJ) (FRANKFURT: FMJ) announces that its Board of Directors has accepted a preliminary proposal from a Houston, TX-based capital finance company and authorized the preparation of final documents in receipt of $1.2 million USD capital. This funding will be used to further increase the Escala Mine's processing capacity to an estimated 150 tons per hour.

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. Franklin Mining, Bolivia is a wholly owned subsidiary. Franklin Mining, Inc. holds 51% ownership in both Franklin Oil & Gas, Bolivia S.A. and Franklin Oil & Gas International S.A. Additional information is available at www.FranklinMining.com.

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