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.
Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena has revealed Wildcats players routinely train at high schools on weekends – along with confirming he contemplated buying Perth Glory.
Mining services contractor Macmahon Holdings has booked a two-year contract extension at the Daisy Milano gold mine in the Goldfields, valued around $90 million.
Game two of next year’s rugby league state of origin will be held at Optus Stadium on Wednesday, June 18 – with an eerie sense of déjà vu as the backdrop.
Resolute Mining has announced an initial settlement payment of around $US80 million, or $123.5 million, to Mali’s junta government, amid three of its employees being detained.
Mali-focused Resolute Mining has entered a trading halt, pending a market update regarding media speculation surrounding the status of three of its employees in the country.
Henderson-based Civmec has told shareholders to expect lower levels of activity during the back end of the 2025 financial year, citing delays to the awarding of key projects.
Lithium aspirant Wildcat Resources has responded to a series of media allegations relating to an Australian Securities and Investments Commission-led investigation.
West Perth-based junior Rox Resources has announced plans to raise up to $27 million, as it continues to aspire towards mid-tier production at its Youanmi gold project.
Embattled miner Mineral Resources is set to shutter its Bald Hill lithium mine in the Goldfields in a move that will put the jobs of 300 workers in limbo.
Shares in Gina Rinehart-backed Vulcan Energy closed trade up 13 per cent to $5.85, following news it had secured €100 million, or $162.3 million, in funding.
Shares in uranium miner Paladin Energy fell by 28 per cent on Tuesday, following news it has revised its production guidance for the 2025 financial year.
Mixed metals miner South32 has filed documents to acquire a 19.9 per cent stake in Canada-based American Eagle Gold, amid the company’s push to increase its North American portfolio.
Shares in gold-focused Resolute Mining fell by 31 per cent to 46.3 cents on Monday morning, following an update regarding the status of three employees in Mali.
Perth-based junior Ausgold has announced that Matthew Greentree has resigned as managing director and chief executive of the company, in order to pursue other interests.
East Perth-based Intelligent Monitoring Group has announced plans to expand its Western Australian footprint, after filing documents to acquire Data Visual Link.
Perth-based junior Viridis Mining and Minerals has announced its joint venture with Ionic Rare Earths has signed a five-year memorandum of understanding with a key Brazilian state entity.
Mid-tier gold miner St Barbara has announced plans to raise up to $110 million, as the company aims to fast-track development at its Simberi sulphide expansion project.
Spartan Resources has announced plans to divest two of its non-core gold projects in Western Australia to Canada-based Benz Mining for up to $15.6 million.
The East Fremantle Football Club will officially return to its traditional Moss Street home this week, following completion of the East Fremantle Community Park project.