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.
Spartan Resources posted a half-year net loss of $44.4 million, up from $26.4 million during the prior corresponding period, courtesy of increased expenses.
Goldminer West African Resources post a full-year net profit of $246 million in 2024, spurred on by strong production at its Sanbrad mine in Burkina Faso.
Citing a desire to enhance its balance sheet and optimise its portfolio, Newmont Corporation has sold three of its non-core projects for $US1.7 billion, or $2.7 billion.
Despite a reduced net surplus of $675,924 during 2024, the West Coast Eagles remained one of the most successful off-field national sporting organisations in Australia.
St George Mining executive chair John Prineas has heralded the company’s acquisition of the Araxá niobium-rare earth elements project in Brazil as a “landmark” day.
Three state-based community Australian Rules Football competitions have united in a bid to reduce gambling-related harm across their respective networks.
Boosted by solid production at its flagship mine, gold miner Emerald Resources increased its half-year net profit by 45 per cent from the prior corresponding period.
Flight Centre Travel Group’s statutory net profit during the first six months of the 2025 financial year dipped from $86.7 million to $59.6 million, despite posting a flat revenue of $1.3 billion.
Mader Group has reported a solid rise in half-year profit on the back of a 10 per cent lift in revenue, with its Australian operations offsetting a fall in overseas revenue.
Domino’s Pizza posted a net loss of $22.2 million for the first six months of the 2025 financial year, down from a profit of $58 million during the prior corresponding period.
Ascot-based GR Engineering Services increased its revenue to $272.1 million during the first six months of the 2025 year – up $84.8 million from the prior corresponding period.
Cash Converters managing director Sam Budiselik says the company’s improved assessment of credit risk has aided the company’s half-year financial performance.
NIB Holdings boss Ed Close is confident the private health insurer will finish the 2025 financial year strongly, despite its profits taking a hit during the first half.
Days after announcing a series of strong half-year results, engineering firm Monadelphous has secured a series of new contracts, valued at around $400 million.
The push for the WA Italian Club and Perth Soccer Club to return as one has been nearly a decade in the making, according to Perth SC president Jason Marocchi.
Despite overall external revenue regressing by 11 per cent from the prior corresponding period, Emeco Holdings posted strong profits during the first six months of the 2025 financial year.
Mineral sands miner Iluka Resources generated a full-year net profit of $231 million, down 33 per cent from $343 million in 2024, citing multiple factors.
Bosnia and Herzegovina-focused Adriatic Metals has announced plans to raise $80 million, in order to accelerate operations at its flagship Vares silver operation.
Macmahon Holdings posted a reduced net profit of $30 million during the first half of the 2025 financial year, which was down 17.8 per cent from $36.5 million.