LAS VEGAS, NV--(MARKET WIRE)--Sep 4, 2008 -- Franklin Mining, Inc. (Other OTC:FMNJ.PK - News) (Frankfurt:FMJ.F - News) Chairman and CEO William Petty announces that, based on a 1997 estimated reserve value, at a 10% discount rate, prepared by Harper and Associates for $20.00 per barrel oil, the proven oil reserves and proven undeveloped oil reserves contained in the Waterflood lease have an approximate current value of $6.0 million.

An announcement concerning availability and estimated value of the natural gas is being prepared. Franklin's cash receipts from the Waterflood will be detailed in 2008's 4th Quarter financial statements.

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 Oil & Gas, Inc. and Franklin Mining, Bolivia are wholly owned subsidiaries. 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.

DISCLOSURES: "Safe Harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risk and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the impact of competitive products, product demand, market acceptance risks, fluctuations in operating results, political risk and other risks detailed from time to time in Franklin Mining, Inc.'s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks could cause Franklin Mining, Inc.'s actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, Franklin Mining, Inc.

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

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