Justin Fris

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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.

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justin.fris@businessnews.com.au

ACOB

Podcasts 19 hours ago

At Close of Business podcast September 23 2026

Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Justin Fris about how WA's small business sector is navigating a series of challenges.

AIC

Mining 21 hours ago

AIC to acquire Mt Cuthbert for $120m

Shares in Subiaco-based AIC Mines rose by more than 15 per cent on Wednesday, following news of a major copper project acquisition in North Queensland.

Aurum

Mining 23 hours ago

Aurum rattles the tin for $52.5m

Aurum Resources has undertaken its third major capital raise in the space of 14 months, as it eyes further growth at its flagship Boundiali gold project in Côte d'Ivoire.

Bellevue

Mining 1 day ago

Bellevue FY26 net profit impacted

Bellevue Gold posted a net profit of $7.1 million in FY26 – a resulted impacted by pre-existing hedge book contract commitments.

Qld

Mining 1 day ago

French appointed MD at ASX-focused Manda

Manda Resources has a new managing director and new projects, as it moves towards a potential ASX listing later this year.

Mining 2 days ago

Tungsten Mining taps investors for $50m

Gary Lyons-chaired Tungsten Mining has undertaken its second major capital raise in the space of seven months, in a bid further move its Watershed project towards FID.

Mining 2 days ago

Ramelius targets up to 610koz by FY30

Ramelius Resources shares closed stronger on Monday, following the release of its updated four-year production outlook and FY27 annual guidance target.

Resolute

Mining 2 days ago

Resolute shares down following Syama update

Resolute Mining shares were sold off on Monday, following news that ongoing challenges in Mali had impacted the goldminer's annual production guidance.

Emyria

Mining 21 Sep 2026

Emyria appoints former US cabinet secretary as advisor

Emyria Limited's push to gain further traction in the US' healthcare sector has continued, on the back of a key appointment.

Tabba Tabba

Mining 21 Sep 2026

Wildcat taps investors for $60m

West Perth-based Wildcat Resources has announced it will raise $60 million in order to fast-track early works at its flagship Tabba Tabba lithium project in the Pilbara.

Mining 18 Sep 2026

Caravel reschedules DFS release

Don Hyma-led Caravel Minerals has announced it has “rescheduled” the DFS release for its Caravel copper project.

Mining 18 Sep 2026

Macmahon to acquire Aspect Engineering Solutions

ASX-listed contractor Macmahon Holdings has taken another big step to further diversify and strengthen growth within its mining value chain.

Minerals260

Mining 16 Sep 2026

Minerals 260 to raise $280m

Tim Goyder-chaired Minerals 260 has announced it will raise up to $280 million, as it moves to underpin development of its Bullabulling gold project in the Goldfields.

Cazaly

Mining 16 Sep 2026

Cazaly begins review, appoints Byass as MD

West Perth-based Cazaly Resources has announced a change at the top, along with beginning a strategic review of its portfolio.

ACOB

Podcasts 15 Sep 2026

At Close of Business podcast September 15 2026

Justin Fris speaks to Mark Beyer about the arrival of Perth Glory Football Club's new CEO Ben Leaver.

Mining 15 Sep 2026

Infinity continues US-based focus

With a desire to begin exploration at its Swansea copper project in Arizona, Subiaco-based Infinity Metals has announced multiple board changes.

Brightstar

Mining 15 Sep 2026

Brightstar to increase Laverton foothold

Gold developer Brightstar Resources is teaming up with Panther Metals in a bid to further strengthen foundations of its Goldfields project.

WCM

Mining 15 Sep 2026

Hancock secures stake in White Cliff

Perth-based junior White Cliff Minerals' shares surged by more than 10 per cent after Hancock Prospecting emerged with a move to acquire 13.5 per cent stake in the copper play.

Sport 15 Sep 2026

Pulling levers of power for the Glory

Perth Glory's new CEO wants to bring good times back to HBF Park.

Lake Johnston

Mining 14 Sep 2026

Forrestania signs key deals with MEGA

It was a busy Monday for David Geraghty-chaired Forrestania Resources, which announced a series of significant updates to the market.

Mining 14 Sep 2026

Carter appointed MD at 49 Metals

As 49 Metals continues to make inroads at its Gold Mountain project in the US, chief executive Phil Carter has added managing director responsibilities to his portfolio.

NRW

Contracts 14 Sep 2026

NRW books $313m in contracts

Listed contractor NRW Holdings has secured multiple key contracts with Mark Zeptner-led Ramelius Resources and Main Roads Western Australia.

ACOB

Podcasts 11 Sep 2026

At Close of Business podcast September 11 2026

Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Justin Fris about Howard Park Wines' 40th anniversary.

South Africa

Mining 11 Sep 2026

Rogers to depart as Jupiter MD

Brad Rogers has tendered his resignation as managing director of manganese producer Jupiter Mines.

Sport 11 Sep 2026

Bandy appointed Peel Thunder CEO

Peel Thunder Football Club has appointed Daniel Bandy as its permanent chief executive.

Gold

Mining 11 Sep 2026

Duketon announces MD transition

West Perth-based Duketon Mining has announced a executive management transition, as it looks to further develop its Barlee gold project in the Goldfields.

Simberi

Mining 10 Sep 2026

St Barbara divests remaining New Simberi stake

Shares in St Barbara closed trade up 16 per cent on Thursday to 85 cents, following news that the goldminer would divest its remaining 40 per cent stake in the New Simberi gold project.

WAF

Mining 10 Sep 2026

WAF posts record 1H profit

West African Resources boss Richard Hyde says the goldminer is ideally placed heading into the second half of CY26.

Sport 10 Sep 2026

Record year for rugby league in WA

Rugby league across WA generated record growth in club registrations and overall female participation in 2026, as the arrival of the Perth Bears continues to generate positive momentum.

Brightstar

Mining 09 Sep 2026

Brightstar continues march at Goldfields

Brightstar Resources has reiterated that it remains on schedule for inaugural production at its Goldfields project in the June 2027 quarter.

Mining

Mining 09 Sep 2026

Gateway taps investors for $45m

Mount Pleasant-based junior Gateway Mining has announced a significant capital raise, as it moves to build on successful exploration results to date at its Yandal gold project.

Cue

Mining 09 Sep 2026

Westgold targets 500koz in FY29

Wayne Bramwell-led Westgold has its sights on producing more than 500,000 ounces of gold in FY29, after releasing its updated three-year production outlook on Wednesday.

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