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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St Barbara

Mining 30 Jul 2026

St Barbara eyes FID at Touquoy

St Barbara is on course to resume ore processing at its Touquoy gold operation in Canada by the end of CY26.

Boss Energy

Mining 30 Jul 2026

Boss achieves revised FY26 guidance

Boss Energy managing director Matthew Dusci says despite a challenging year, he is confident about the company's pathway forward.

Saturn

Mining 29 Jul 2026

Saturn to raise up to $105m

Saturn Metals has announced its third significant capital raise in just over two years, at it aims to fast-track development at its Apollo Hill gold project in the Eastern Goldfields.

Zeptner

Mining 29 Jul 2026

Ramelius conscious of ever-changing cost environment

Ramelius Resources boss Mark Zeptner says the goldminer is taking several factors into account regarding the release of its FY27 guidance and outlook to FY30 targets.

Gold

Mining 28 Jul 2026

Bellevue hits FY26 guidance

Bellevue Gold boss Darren Stralow says the company's consistent mine grades played a key role in the company achieving record annual production.

Duratec

Contracts 28 Jul 2026

Duratec secures $70m in contracts

Duratec's operational versatility has continued on the back of booking a series of contracts across multiple sectors.

Optus Stadium.

Sport 27 Jul 2026

WA secures 2027, 2029 AFL Origin games

WA will host AFL State of Origin matches at Optus Stadium in 2027 and 2029 against South Australia and Victoria respectively, although the cost of securing both matches is unclear.

VEEM

Defence 27 Jul 2026

Raman departs as VEEM CEO

VEEM chief executive Trevor Raman has announced he will depart the marine technology company, citing a desire to pursue additional career opportunities.

Talga

Mining 27 Jul 2026

Talga shares rise following update

Shares in Talga Group rose by more than 15 per cent early on Monday, following a market update regarding its Vittangi anode project in Sweden.

Sport

Sport 24 Jul 2026

Retention, pathways critical for sport sector

SportWest chief executive Troy Kirkham says there is an importance for WA's sport and recreation sector to ensure high-quality staff are retained and able to fulfil their potential.

Sport 24 Jul 2026

Leaver appointed Perth Glory CEO

Perth Glory has officially begun a new era off the pitch, appointing Ben Leaver as its new chief executive.

Emeco

Mining 23 Jul 2026

Emeco MD Testrow extends tenure

Emeco Holdings has extended Ian Testrow's contract as managing director and chief executive by a further four years.

Sandfire

Mining 23 Jul 2026

Record quarterly revenue for Sandfire

Sandfire Resources boss Brendan Harris has praised the company's strong finish to FY26, which included a new quarterly revenue record.

Uranium

Mining 23 Jul 2026

Lotus announces balance sheet reset

Lotus Resources has announced a series of measures to reset its balance sheet, as it aims for steady-state production at its Kayelekera project in Malawi.

Locksley

Mining 22 Jul 2026

Matthews departs as Locksley MD

Critical minerals-focused Locksley Resources has announced its second significant executive change in the space of five months.

Mining 22 Jul 2026

Horizon targets FY28 for Gum Creek gold

Scott Williamson-led Horizon Gold says it is eying off first production at its Gum Creek gold in the second half of FY28.

LHM

Mining 22 Jul 2026

Mixed fortunes for Peninsula and Paladin

URANIUM WRAP: Shares in Peninsula Energy tumbled early following the withdrawal of its CY26 production guidance, while Paladin anticipates production to rise at Langer Heinrich.

Wilson and Tivan

Mining 21 Jul 2026

Tivan announces executive, leadership changes

ASX-listed Tivan has announced a series of key changes as it moves towards a potential positive final investment decision at its Speewah fluorite project later this year.

Mexico

Mining 21 Jul 2026

EV secures key processing plant milestone

It's been a busy 24 hours for Subiaco-based EV Resources, which continues to move closer towards antimony production at its Los Lirios mine in México.

Alkane

Mining 21 Jul 2026

Alkane reaches upper end of FY26 production guidance

West Perth-based Alkane Resources increased its balance sheet by $104 million during the quarter, on the back of reaching the upper end of its annual production guidance.

Zenith

Energy 20 Jul 2026

Lilleyman, Norwell join Zenith Energy board

Zenith Energy has added significant experience to its board, as continues to ride a wave of renewable energy-based momentum.

Deep Yellow

Mining 20 Jul 2026

Deep Yellow awards Tumas contracts worth $34m

Shares in uranium developer Deep Yellow rose early on Monday morning following an update regarding its flagship Tumas project in Namibia.

Perenti

Contracts 20 Jul 2026

Perenti secures $95m contract extension

Perenti boss Vanessa Torres has welcomed the company's contract extension at AngloGold Ashanti's Iduapriem gold mine in Ghana.

Regis

Mining 17 Jul 2026

Regis announces FY27 production guidance

Shares in Jim Beyer-led Regis Resources fell on Friday, following the release of its FY27 annual production guidance.

Beacon

Mining 17 Jul 2026

Beacon toasts operational reliability

Beacon Minerals boss Graham McGarry has toasted to the goldminer's operational reliability amid the fallout from the global fuel squeeze.

Mining 17 Jul 2026

Arrow shares rise on Guinea update

Shares in David Flanagan-led Arrow Minerals rose by more than 65 per cent on Friday, following a significant update relating to its operations in Guinea.

Zavaliesky

Mining 16 Jul 2026

Volt optimistic about European graphite demand

Prashant Chintawar-led Volt Resources is heartened by Europe-based demand for the company's products.

Mining 16 Jul 2026

Ora Banda flags reduced FY27 production guidance

Despite generating a record quarter of gold production during its June 2026 quarter, Subiaco-based Ora Banda Mining has flagged a reduced FY27 annual guidance.

Talga

Mining 16 Jul 2026

Talga secures offtake LOI with Japanese firm

Mark Thompson-led Talga Group has continued its offtake agreement push, securing its second non-binding letter of intent with a Japanese firm in the space of 10 days.

Mining 15 Jul 2026

Medallion locks in EPS strategy

Medallion Metals boss Paul Bennett says the company's decision to enact a early production strategy will aid its push to generate initial cashflow.

WCE

Sport 15 Jul 2026

West Coast total assets reach $160m

The West Coast Eagles continue to be one of Australia's wealthiest national sporting organisations, with the club's total assets now sitting at $160.1 million.

Contracts 15 Jul 2026

Macmahon books $355m contract

ASX-listed contactor Macmahon Holdings has secured a three-year underground mining contract for work at the Mt Marion lithium operation.

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