Milestone Caps Off Exciting Growth Phase for Downtown Seattle SEATTLE, April 7 /PRNewswire/ -- ESCALA, the elegant 30-story condominium development now under construction in Seattle's Midtown district, today celebrated its "Topping Out," signifying that the project has reached its full height: 330 feet above street level.

Franklin Mining, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: FMNJ) (FRANKFURT: FMJ) CEO William Petty arrived in Bolivia on Monday, April 7, 2008, and has begun implementing the multi-part action plan approved by Franklin's Board of Directors in March 2008.

Franklin Mining, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: FMNJ) (FRANKFURT: FMJ) CEO William Petty has confirmed that Franklin Mining, Bolivia's General Manager, Dr. Jaime Arancibia, reports he is confident the Escala will soon be operating in as many as seven tunnels.

Franklin Mining, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: FMNJ) CEO William Petty has returned to Bolivia to meet with his senior management and engineering staff prior to their return to the Escala Mine.

Franklin Mining, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: FMNJ) is today reporting their first sale at the Escala Mine. William Petty, Franklin CEO has announced that sales were recorded the week of December 3, 2007. Mr.