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.
Junior explorer Siren Gold has received a timely boost at its Auld Creek project in New Zealand, following the release of an updated mineral resource estimate.
Minerals explorer Australian Vanadium has successfully completed factory acceptance testing of its vanadium flow battery, bound for Horizon Power's pilot renewable energy project in Kununurra.
Paladin Energy's proposed acquisition of Canada-based Fission Uranium Corporation has been delayed, following an objection from one of takeover target's shareholders.
Northern Minerals has announced plans to raise $48 million, as it moves closer towards a final investment decision at its Browns Range heavy rare earths project.
James Clement-led Vysarn has completed its second acquisition in as many weeks, after entering a binding share sale agreement to buy Victoria-based CMP Consulting Group.
A few months ago, respected cricket administrator John Stephenson was at home in the UK sitting on the couch, when a Seek job advertisement popped up in front of him.
WA Institute of Sport chief executive officer Matt Fulton said a decision to discontinue the institute’s netball services program from December 31 was not made lightly.
Despite just three home AFL matches during the first half of its 2024 financial period, the West Coast Eagles added to their impressive till off field.
Shares in uranium producer Paladin Energy closed trade up 6 per cent to $8.86, following news its acquisition of Canada-based Fission Uranium had been endorsed overnight.
Kerry Stokes-backed BCI Minerals has received environmental approval from the federal government at its Mardie salt and potash project, located 80km south of Karratha.
West Perth-based junior Galan Lithium will rattle the tin for the third time since late-January as it aims further develop its Hombre Muerto West lithium brine project in Argentina.
Shares in robot technology company FBR rose by 8 per cent early on Tuesday, following news its Hadrian X had successfully begun its US demonstration program in Florida.
Netball WA Group chief executive officer Simone Hansen is hopeful the release of a strategic facilities plan for the sport will enhance its growth over the next decade.
Junior explorer WIN Metals has announced a 7,000-metre reverse circulation drilling program will begin at its recently acquired Butchers Creek gold project in the Kimberley.
A determined push to increase community sport facilities and overall wellbeing within the City of Armadale has garnered further support from two key state sporting associations.
Uranium producer Boss Energy was unable to stem the flow of losses across the market on Wednesday, despite positive news from its Honeymoon project in South Australia.
Junior explorer Asra Minerals has sold its Tarmoola pastoral lease to goldmining mid-tier Red 5, in a move designed to support its upcoming drilling and exploration campaigns.
An increase in plant availability and utilisation has resulted in West Perth-based junior Walkabout Resources increasing production at its Lindi Jumbo graphite project in Tanzania.
While mindful of its cost management-based focus, Chalice Mining has announced the refining of its gold-copper exploration strategy within the West Yilgarn province of Western Australia.
Rare earths junior Northern Minerals has announced one shareholder has yet to divest its shareholding in the company, following yesterday’s mandated sell-off deadline.