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HOUSTON, Aug 20, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Russell Industries, Inc. (Pink Sheets:RSDS) announces that it has purchased drilling equipment and has begun drilling as per its permit that was approved by Bureau of Land Management in July. The Company received approval for its Plan of Operations for uranium exploration on its Cache Claims in San Juan County, Utah. The permit was approved by the Division of Oil, Gas and Mining for the State of Utah and allows for 33 holes, one wet and 32 dry to be drilled. "The purchase of this equipment is a major step for a development company like Russell Industries. We will now have the ability to validate the proven and probable reserves of this claim area and our other claim areas as permits are approved. We will then evaluate our options regarding strategic use of these assets," said Rick Berman, President and CEO of Russell Industries.