Justin Fris joined Business News in 2024, covering junior miners, general breaking news and sport.
He previously spent nine years covering sport and general news across regional Australia. Originally from the Gold Coast, Mr Fris initially relocated to Western Australia to complete his degrees, before enjoying stints in Far North Queensland, Geraldton and Bunbury.
Throughout his time with the South Western Times in Bunbury, Mr Fris received industry recognition for his basketball, football and horse racing coverage.
Mr Fris studied at Edith Cowan University, where he graduated with a degree in Sport Management and Communciations.
West Perth-based explorer Meteoric Resources has announced that the mineral resource estimate for its flagship Caldeira project in Brazil has increased by 150 per cent.
Matt Fulton knew he’d face some urgent challenges when he was named acting chief executive of the Western Australian Institute of Sport last October, beginning on November 1.
Shares in Horizon Minerals rose to their highest price since May last year on Monday afternoon, following news that the company had signed a toll milling agreement with FRM Investments.
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering has announced it will acquire Sydney-based MDE Group for up to $10.55 million, courtesy of a share purchase agreement.
Gold miner St Barbara has the potential to produce an average of 230,000 ounces of gold per annum from the 2028 financial year, following the release of its Simberi expansion concept study.
GR Engineering Services has won a $71 million contract for work on delivering and commissioning of Liontown Resource's paste plant facility at its Kathleen Valley project.
Shares in Kewdale-based Wide Open Agriculture fell sharply on Thursday, following news of the company's intent to raise $10 million in order to aid both its present liquidity needs and short-term objectives.
Shares in West Perth-based Caprice Resources rose by 50 per cent on Thursday afternoon, following news that the company plans to acquire a 90 per cent stake in the Bantam project, located in the West Arunta region of Western Australia.
Victoria Park-based explorer Raiden Resources has entered into an option agreement with Mallina Corporation, as it plans to divest its Pilbara-based Arrow gold project.
Subiaco-based Firebird Metals closed trade 11 per cent higher on Tuesday, following positive findings from its battery grade manganese sulphate feasibility study, in relation to stage one production in China.
Good Drinks Australia says it remains focused on increasing volume, revenue and market share growth for the remainder of the 2024 financial year, following a productive March quarter.
Shares in Horizon Minerals rose by 26 per cent on Monday morning, after the junior announced it had entered into a binding ore sale agreement with Paddington Gold, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Norton Gold Fields.
Gold miner Regis Resources has announced it will develop both its Garden Well Main and Rosemount Stage 3 underground mines, as its underground growth strategy gains further momentum.
The Western Force has announced two changes to its high-performance management team, as it continues towards its goal of being the best club in world rugby.
Despite a slight dip in revenue following the festive season, Cash Converters is keen to build on its momentum for the remainder of the 2024 financial year.
Applecross-based Hot Chili will raise up to $29.9 million courtesy of a private placement, in a bid to further progression at its Costa Fuego copper-gold development in Chile, located 600km from Santiago.
Gold exploration company Predictive Discovery has announced it will raise $50 million in a bid to enhance further growth and development at its flagship Bankan gold project in Guinea.
Shares in Caravel Minerals rose by 12 per cent on Thursday morning, following news the Subiaco-based explorer had submitted its environmental review document for the Caravel copper project to the Environmental Protection Authority.
Sun Silver has announced it will bring forward its targeted Australian Securities Exchange listing date to mid-May, following a successful initial public offering.
Shares across several Western Australia-based uranium exploration companies rose on Wednesday, following news overnight that the US senate unanimously approved a bipartisan bill to ban Russian imports from 2028.
High performance computing firm DUG Technology plans to open a new business unit in the Middle East, which will mark the company's fourth global geographical business hub.
Greatland Gold managing director Shaun Day says the company would be open to consolidating ownership of the Havieron gold-copper project if the opportunity presented itself.