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.
Chris Ellison-chaired Delta Lithium has provided updates on its Yinnetharra and Mt Ida lithium projects, located in the Gascoyne and Goldfields regions.
Kin Mining has confirmed it is considering new acquisition and investment options, following the recent sale of gold deposits within its Cardinia gold project, located near Leonora.
With the uranium spot price hovering above $US100 per pound and likely to rise further, Duketon Mining managing director Stuart Fogarty says there is scope for the company to re-evaluate its Doris uranium project.
The Fremantle Dockers posted a $1.64m operating profit for the 2023 financial year, down from $2.43 million in 2022, following its annual royalty payment to the West Australian Football Commission.
Aurum Resources has appointed Yaya Ouattara as its new exploration manager in Côte d’Ivoire, as the company's planned exploration activities begin to intensify.
Perth-based medical technology company Avicena Systems has won a $3 million grant from the federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources for a collaborative research partnership with the University of New South Wales.
Global Uranium and Enrichment has lodged drill permit applications for its Maybell uranium project in the US, as the company seeks to capitalise on the commodity's rising spot price.
Shares in Australian home entertainment provider JB Hi-Fi hit a record mark on Monday, despite the company announcing its total sales and profit took hits throughout the first half of the 2024 financial year.
A panel of business leaders has weighed in on how to tackle the major challenges facing Western Australia, including labour shortages and artificial intelligence.
The state government has launched a WA Pipeline of Works dashboard showing $8.7 billion worth of projects, announced by Commerce Minister Sue Ellery at a Business News event.
Shares in building materials company Boral rose on Friday morning, on the back of its upgraded 2024 financial year annual earnings guidance, coupled with a substantial profit during its first half.
ASX-listed Genmin will ask investors for $28.3 million, as the company aims to primarily cover corporate and operation costs across its flagship Baniaka project in Gabon.
Shares in Pilbara Minerals rose to $3.62 on Wednesday morning, following news the company has extended its offtake agreement with China-based Chengxin Lithium.
Perth-based BWP Trust has recorded a $53.2 million net profit to December 31 2023, which included $4.2 million in unrealised losses in fair value of investment properties.
Classic Minerals' bid to secure 100 per cent ownership of its Forrestania gold project - located near Southern Cross - from Reed Exploration has been delayed, due to some agreement conditions having not yet been satisfied.
ASX-listed De Grey Mining has been given an option to acquire the Ashburton gold project, located in Western Australia's Pilbara region, from Kalamazoo Resources.
Gold miner Aurum Resources has raised $7 million in a bid to accelerate exploration activities at its recently-acquired Boundiali gold project in Côte D’Ivoire.