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 junior Rincon Resources has announced that Gary Harvey will depart as the company’s managing director in order to pursue technical consultant interests.
US-focused IperionX has announced plans to raise $100 million, $US67 million, in order to accelerate progression at its new titanium production campus in Virigina.
Turaco Gold has announced its second major capital raise in the space of five months, as it aims to accelerate resource growth at its Afema gold project.
WA-based uranium companies enjoyed solid gains on Thursday, following overnight news in the US that Amazon plans to invest more than $US500 million in nuclear power.
Shares in Perth-based junior Global Uranium and Enrichment rose by 15 per cent on Thursday morning to 9.2 cents, following news it had filed documents to divest its Enmore gold project.
PVW Resources shares closed trade on Wednesday up 15 per cent to 2.3 cents, following news the junior had completed the acquisition of Brazil-based company Scanty Mineracao.
Shares in Mako Gold rose by 68 per cent on Wednesday afternoon to 1.6 cents, following news the Queensland junior had filed documents for a proposed merger with Aurum Resources.
Shares in Subiaco-based junior African Gold closed trade on Tuesday up 102 per cent to 9.9 cents, following positive drilling results from its Didievi gold project in Côte d'Ivoire.
FBR says it's looking forward to resuming its US demonstration program in Florida over coming days, as the American state begins to recover from Hurricane Milton.
Victoria Park-based junior Raiden Resources has announced it will raise $10 million in order to accelerate drilling activities at its Andover South lithium project in the Pilbara.
GenusPlus Group has signed a binding, conditional agreement to acquire Partum Engineering for up to $16 million, a week after creditors approved its proposed purchase of CommTel Network Solutions.
Following record revenue during the 2024 financial year, Duratec Australia has secured a structural integrity project from Rio Tinto, under an existing master services agreement.
The West Coast Eagles are the most valuable Australian Football League brand outside of Victoria, according to a report released by valuation consultancy firm Brand Finance.
Western Bears bid chair Peter Cumins says he remains committed to rugby league in WA, irrespective of which direction plans for a new Perth-based franchise may head.
Uranium producer Paladin Energy is potentially one step closer towards its desired acquisition of Fission Uranium Corporation, after the takeover target obtained court approval overnight.
Premier Roger Cook says the WA government will continue to work with the National Rugby League's expansion plans, amid speculation the Western Bears bid has been rejected.