Cranbrook, B.C.:Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. (EPL:ASE) announces that it has commenced a two-phase exploration program on its' 100% owned North Findlay property located 40 kilometres north of Cominco's Sullivan base metal mine at Kimberley, B. C. Phase 1 objectives are to carry out property-wide geological mapping in conjunction with soil-geochemical sampling. Phase 2 work will consist of a 5-7 hole, 6000' (1800m) diamond drilling program, and is expected to commence in late August.