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.
Strandline Resources has announced plans to sell its Tanzanian assets to China-based Ganzhou Chenguang Rare Earths New Material Company in a $43 million consideration package.
Shares in Wangara-based contractor Duratec Australia dipped early following news it had revised its annual guidance for the 2024 financial year, citing delays in the tender process for several projects.
Shares in Claremont-based PharmAust rose 5 per cent early on Friday morning, following news the company had received orphan drug designation for both monepantel and the treatment of motor neurone disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Exploration aspirant Sun Silver continued its impressive start to life on the ASX, reaching 58.5 cents before closing at 53.5 cents per share, up 26 per cent, on Thursday.
Western Australia-focused corporate firm Euroz Hartleys has announced an improved net profit after tax, due to an uptake in equity capital market activities.
Green Tech Metals and Anax Metals have signed a memorandum of understanding, as both exploration and development companies consider a formalised alliance.
Uranium explorer Peninsula Energy has announced it will raise $105.9 million in a bid to generate sustainable free cash flow and enhance activities at its US-based Lance project.
Shares in Fleetwood regressed on Tuesday, following news the company's anticipated earnings before interest and tax would likely dip below the present consensus of analysis.
West Perth-based explorer Meteoric Resources has announced that the mineral resource estimate for its flagship Caldeira project in Brazil has increased by 150 per cent.
Matt Fulton knew he’d face some urgent challenges when he was named acting chief executive of the Western Australian Institute of Sport last October, beginning on November 1.
Shares in Horizon Minerals rose to their highest price since May last year on Monday afternoon, following news that the company had signed a toll milling agreement with FRM Investments.
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering has announced it will acquire Sydney-based MDE Group for up to $10.55 million, courtesy of a share purchase agreement.
Gold miner St Barbara has the potential to produce an average of 230,000 ounces of gold per annum from the 2028 financial year, following the release of its Simberi expansion concept study.
GR Engineering Services has won a $71 million contract for work on delivering and commissioning of Liontown Resource's paste plant facility at its Kathleen Valley project.
Shares in Kewdale-based Wide Open Agriculture fell sharply on Thursday, following news of the company's intent to raise $10 million in order to aid both its present liquidity needs and short-term objectives.
Shares in West Perth-based Caprice Resources rose by 50 per cent on Thursday afternoon, following news that the company plans to acquire a 90 per cent stake in the Bantam project, located in the West Arunta region of Western Australia.
Victoria Park-based explorer Raiden Resources has entered into an option agreement with Mallina Corporation, as it plans to divest its Pilbara-based Arrow gold project.
Subiaco-based Firebird Metals closed trade 11 per cent higher on Tuesday, following positive findings from its battery grade manganese sulphate feasibility study, in relation to stage one production in China.