Cranbrook, B.C. 22 September, 2006: Eagle Plains Resources Ltd.(EPL:TSX-V) has commenced a  6,500’ (2,000m) diamond drilling program on it’s 100% controlled Sphinx property, located 60 km west of Kimberley, BC. Two drill rigs will be moved to the property immediately, with drilling activity to occur over the next 2-3 weeks.