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.
Scott Wyatt-led Viva Energy Group has received environmental backing from the Victorian state government in relation to its proposed LNG terminal in Geelong.
Swan Districts Football Club chief executive Jeff Dennis has announced he will depart the club in late-August, citing “a desire to pursue new personal and family priorities”.
Gold-focused Resolute Mining has joined the chorus of companies unclear about the status of its exploration permits within the West African nation of Guinea.
West Perth junior Warriedar Resources has announced plans to raise up to $19 million, in order to accelerate development at its Golden Range project in Western Australia's Mid West.
Equatorial Resources says it is seeking clarification from authorities in relation to multiple permits at its Nimba Alliance iron ore project in Guinea.
Gold aspirant Horizon Minerals has announced plans to raise $30 million in a bid to accelerate drilling activities across several of its exploration assets.
Pilbara Minerals managing director and chief executive Dale Henderson says the lithium sector should consider how Australia can become more competitive against other global markets.
Ivanhoe Atlantic boss Bronwyn Barnes says although “a work in progress”, the US could eventually place high-grade iron ore on its critical minerals list.
Mineral Resources managing director Chris Ellison says upgrades to resource and reserve figures at its Onslow iron project are a testament to the company’s belief in the operation.
South32-owned Groote Eyelandt Mining Company has announced that export sales have resumed, on the back of a massive recovery operation following the aftermath of Cyclone Megan.
Rio Tinto has been selected to form a lithium-based joint venture with Chile-based Codelco, as it eyes further value across its critical minerals portfolio.
EV Resources has announced it will sell its Coyote Creek project and subsidiary Monomatapa to fellow junior Trigg Minerals, as it aims to further reduce its monthly expenses.
Media boss Anthony De Ceglie will return to WA to run the new Perth Bears rugby league franchise, going head-to-head with the AFL interests of his former employer Seven West Media.
Mining services contractor NRW has expressed concerns over a proposed legislation in South Australia, in relation to the recent collapse of the Whyalla steelworks.