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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Mining 08 Aug 2025

Fortescue secures $US2bn Chinese loan

Fortescue has secured a Chinese-backed loan, worth $US2 billion ($3.1bn), to boost its decarbonisation pursuits after walking away from two green hydrogen projects.

Greenland

Mining 07 Aug 2025

ETM to acquire Spanish asset

Energy Transition Minerals has successfully bid for the Penouta tin-tantalum-niobium mine and processing plant, located within Spain's North-West Iberian peninsula.

Liontown

Mining 07 Aug 2025

Liontown taps investors for up to $286m

Lithium miner Liontown Resources has announced plans to raise up to $286 million at a discounted price of 73 cents, with a government-owned investor tipping in a large share.

MinRes

Mining 07 Aug 2025

MinRes updates committee after Langer exit

Chris Ellison-founded Mineral Resources has announced that Ross Carroll has been appointed to the company's remuneration and people committee, effective immediately.

Hancock Prospecting

Sport 06 Aug 2025

Rinehart reward following solid showing

Australia's strong showing at the recent 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore has been praised and rewarded by Australia's wealthiest person, Gina Rinehart.

Corazon.

Mining 06 Aug 2025

Coyle appointed Corazon MD

West Perth-based Corazon Mining has appointed Simon Coyle as its managing director, effective immediately.

West African

Mining 06 Aug 2025

West African unveils 10-year production plan

Burkina Faso-based goldminer West African Resources has unveiled its updated 10-year production outlook, aiming for an annual peak of 569,000 ounces in CY2029.

Justin Langer

Mining 06 Aug 2025

Langer resigns from MinRes board

Former Australian Test batter Justin Langer has resigned as a director of Mineral Resources.

Nine

Sport 06 Aug 2025

Pavlich appointed Sydney Swans CEO

Western Australian football great Matthew Pavlich will leave Perth for a new off-field role.

At Close of Business Podcast.

Podcasts 24 Jul 2025

At Close of Business July 24 2025

Mark Pownall speaks to Justin Fris about his sit-down with Perth Bears' chief executive Anthony De Ceglie.

ACOB

Podcasts 23 Jul 2025

At Close of Business July 23 2025

Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Justin Fris about the state of MinRes, as part of the Resources feature.

Brazil

Mining 17 Jul 2025

Viridis JV secures land for hub facility

Viridis Mining and Minerals' joint venture with Ionic Rare Earths, Viridion, has secured a industrial land parcel in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.

ACOB

Podcasts 17 Jul 2025

At Close of Business podcast July 17 2025

Tom Zaunmayr and Justin Fris discuss how WAIS chief executive Matt Fulton and the institute's board are instigating positive change.

MLG Oz.

Contracts 17 Jul 2025

MLG books contract with Fortescue

Kalgoorlie-based MLG Oz has secured a two-year crushing and screening-based contract with Fortescue, for an undisclosed amount.

Cars

News 17 Jul 2025

McIntyre to step down as CAR Group CEO

Longstanding Car Group chief executive Cameron McIntyre has announced he will step down as the company's managing director and chief executive.

WAIS

Sport 17 Jul 2025

Athletes the focus as WAIS trains for games

WAIS boss Matt Fulton is focused on clearing the bar in terms of the institute's high-performance goals.

Canyon.

Mining 16 Jul 2025

Canyon continues push towards production

Canyon Resources has confirmed two significant development milestones, as it moves towards first production at its Minim Martap project in Cameroon.

Gold

Mining 16 Jul 2025

Many Peaks taps investors for $13.5m

West Perth-based junior Many Peaks Minerals is a step closer to its inaugural mineral resource estimate at the Ferké gold project in Côte d'Ivoire, following an overnight private capital raise.

Mungari

Mining 16 Jul 2025

Record cash flow for Evolution

Evolution Mining boss Lawrie Conway says the company's ‘committed workforce' did a sterling job in helping the company achieve success in FY25.

ASM

Mining 15 Jul 2025

ASM, Neo Performance sign MOU

Australian Strategic Materials has furthered its partnership with Neo Performance Materials, in a bid to strengthen its position in the US.

RAC Arena

Sport 15 Jul 2025

UFC Fight Night heads to RAC Arena

Western Australian sport fans and hospitality values will have no shortage of entertainment options on the last weekend in September.

Mountain Pass

Mining 14 Jul 2025

Locksley looks to accelerate US ambitions

As it looks to expand its critical minerals reach into the US, Perth-based Locksley Resources has appointed Viriathus as its American strategic advisor.

SailGP

Sport 14 Jul 2025

Fan engagement heightened for SailGP event

SailGP managing director Andrew Thompson says he is excited for Perth and Australian sailing enthusiasts to experience its ‘race stadium' grandstand experience.

Brazil

Mining 14 Jul 2025

Moreno appointed MD at Viridis

Perth-based junior Viridis Mining and Minerals has furthered its backing of chief executive Rafael Moreno, adding the title of managing director to his portfolio.

South32

Mining 14 Jul 2025

South32 to review FY26 guidance at Mozal

Mixed metals miner South32 has announced that its FY26 production guidance at the Mozal aluminum smelter in Mozambique is under review.

Vik Bansal

News 11 Jul 2025

Soul Patts appoints Bansal as director

Outgoing Boral chief executive and managing director Vik Bansal has added another director role to his portfolio, joining Soul Patts' board from August 15.

ACOB

Podcasts 10 Jul 2025

At Close of Business podcast July 10 2025

Justin Fris and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Blasta Brewing's push for manufacturing growth.

Peninsula

Mining 10 Jul 2025

Peninsula secures $US15m debt funding package

Peninsula Energy boss George Bauk says he understands the last few months have been frustrating for the uranium-focused company's shareholders.

Ausgold

Mining 10 Jul 2025

Ausgold taps investors for $35m

Fresh from the recent release of its definitive feasibility study, Ausgold has announced plans to raise $35 million via a single tranche capital raise.

PFL

Sport 09 Jul 2025

New naming rights for PFL

The Perth Football League has secured a new naming rights deal, which will begin during the 2025 finals series.

Breight Group managing director Stephen Easterbrook, Bundara West managing director Troy Cook and Breight Group chief operating officer Michael Douglas on Wednesday morning at the training centre. Photo: Michael O'Brien.

Indigenous 09 Jul 2025

Bundara West, Breight committed to culture

ANALYSIS: Troy Cook-led Bundara West's partnership with Breight Group continues to provide important training and support for First Nations Australians.

Mining 08 Jul 2025

Arrow remains unclear about Guinea status

Arrow Minerals boss David Flanagan says the junior has yet to be formally advised by the Guinean government in relation its tenement status within the country.

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