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.
Oil and gas exploration company Invictus Energy is set to raise $15.2 million in a bid to expand operations at its Cabora Bassa project in northern Zimbabwe.
Iluka Resources announced on Tuesday that its mineral sands sales over 2023 were down by 139,100 tonnes from the previous year, despite a production increase of 47,800 tonnes during the period.
Toro Energy is poised to further develop its flagship Wiluna uranium project after announcing on Monday it had successfully completed a $12.3 million capital raising.
Sheffield Resources shares rose slightly on Monday, following news that quarterly construction and production activities at the Thunderbird mineral sands project in Western Australia's west Kimberley region had finished on time and on budget.
Liontown Resources shares drifted to 88.5 cents per share today following an update of its $760 million debt funding package for the Kathleen Valley lithium project.
Leo Lithium announced late on Friday it had sold a 5 per cent stake of its Goulamina lithium project to Chinese-based Ganfeng for $98 million, as discussions with the Malian government regarding a negotiated settlement continue.
St John of God Health Care announced a return to profitability, generating a net operating surplus of $13 million in the year to November 2023, up $24 million from the previous period.
Ongoing industrial issues at Fremantle Port between DP World and the Maritime Union of Australia is impacting WA's economy by $10.7 million per week, CCIWA has warned.
Versatile mining company Perenti announced on Thursday it had gained an additional $420 million in contract extensions, building on its recent underground mining business gains.
Aspiring robot technology company FBR is planning a capital raising, following a deal with CRH Ventures Americas, a subsidiary of CRH PLC, a major US concrete block manufacturer.
APM Human Services International shares plunged more than 40 per cent today, substantially eroding the net worth of rich list founder Megan Wynne, as the market reacted to a forecast half year profit fall.
APM Human Services has predicted its underlying net profit after tax for the first half of the 2024 financial year will hit $55 million - down 35.5 per cent, from $85.4 million during H1, FY23.
Cosmo Metals announced on Wednesday it plans to acquire complete ownership of the Kanowna gold project from La Zarza Minerals, after signing a terms sheet.
Evolution Mining shares slid sharply on Wednesday, following news that its December 2023 quarter was hampered by production disruptions in both Australia and Canada.
Uranium exploration company Toro Energy could reap additional benefits from its flagship Wiluna uranium project, on the back of extending its uranium vanadium processing operation at its Lake Maitland operation.
The listings of Infini Resources and Kali Metals have delivered a salutary lesson for investors with both stocks well ahead of their IPO pricing but failing to maintain early strong gains.
Perth-based mining exploration company QEM has signed a binding agreement with Enel Green Power Australia, to sell its Julia Creek renewables project and associated assets.
A new chapter of football operations has officially begun at the West Coast Eagles, with two-time premiership player Don Pyke starting as the club's new chief executive officer on Monday.
Shares in Perth-based Global Uranium and Enrichment climbed on Monday, after plans to sell an 80 per cent stake of its Lake Johnston project were announced.
MTM Critical Metals plans to speed up exploration of its newly acquired West Arunta and Mukinbudin Niobium-REE projects, after raising $5 million from investors.