Franklin Mining, Inc. advanced in joint-venture with Huiracocha International Services, SRL for the development of mining operations at the Escala Mining Property. Franklin and Huiracocha have cooperatively embarked on the joint operation of both companies which together are providing a spectrum of services. Franklin holds a mining concession in the Potosi Department of the Republic of Bolivia known as Escala Mina I, where production preparation is nearly complete at the Escala mining camp.

Franklin-La Joya SRL is now in partnership with the La Joya Cooperativa, located in the Oruro Department of the Republic of Bolivia.