To: jmhollen who wrote (23 ) 5/18/2005 5:24:22 PM From: rrufff Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 184 Franklin Mining, Inc. Offers 1.5 Kilo Gold Bars for Sale Business Wire - May 18, 2005 16:52 LAS VEGAS, May 18, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CEO Jaime Melgarejo is proud to announce that Franklin Mining, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets:FMNJ) offers 1.5 kilo gold bars for sale to the general public. These gold bars are to be made from the gold of the mines in Bolivia. The bars will range in the 94-96% pure. These bars will be available for sale to the general public. FMNJ Shareholders that hold a minimum of 1 million shares will be allowed a discount off world spot prices of 5% and given priority in the purchase of gold. The gold will be sold and have a delivery time of about 90-120 days. Long-term contracts are welcomed. If interested in buying gold from FMNJ please e-mail us at busdev@franklinmining.com or call Terri Moran at 832-248-6211. About Franklin Mining, Inc. Franklin Mining Company was established as a Colorado exploration and mining company in 1864. The Company incorporated on December 1, 1976 and owns the Franklin Mines in Idaho Springs, Colorado, 95% of Compania Minera Santa Catalina Ltda and a wholly owned subsidiary in Bolivia. The subsidiary in Bolivia has an operation outside of La Paz. For more information on Franklin Mining, please visit our webpage 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. SOURCE: Franklin Mining, Inc. Franklin Mining, Inc., Houston Terri Moran, 832-248-6211 Copyright Business Wire 2005