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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Oettle

Sport 08 Jul 2025

AC Milan relishes WA relationship

ANALYSIS: AC Milan chief operating officer Maikel Oettle has provided insight into the club's upcoming Perth trip, talk of a proposed Serie A home game in WA and key off-pitch initiatives.

Gold Road

Mining 08 Jul 2025

Gold Road to hit lower end of FY25 guidance

Gold Road Resources says it is likely to reach the bottom end of its annual Gruyere gold mine production guidance for FY25.

Antipa

Mining 07 Jul 2025

Antipa taps investors for $40m

West Perth-based explorer Antipa Minerals has announced plans to raise $40 million, in order to accelerate development of its Minyari gold-copper project in Western Australia.

South32

Mining 07 Jul 2025

South32 in $154m asset sale

Graham Kerr-led South32 has announced it will divest its Cerro Matoso nickel operation in Colombia for up to $US100 million, or $153.5 million.

MinRes

Mining 07 Jul 2025

Carroll and Tremaine join MinRes board

New Mineral Resources chair Malcolm Bundey says the appointment of two experienced professionals to the company's board is a reflection of "my immediate priorities as chair".

Monadelphous

Manufacturing 04 Jul 2025

Monadelphous books contracts worth $100m

Engineering firm Monadelphous has extended its recent run of contract wins within the energy sector.

Capricorn.

Mining 04 Jul 2025

Capricorn hits upper end of FY25 guidance

A solid final quarter to FY25 has resulted in Capricorn Metals hitting the upper end of its 110,000-120,000 production guidance target.

At Close of Business podcast

Podcasts 03 Jul 2025

At Close of Business podcast July 3 2025

Justin Fris and Mark Pownall discuss the life and career of veteran crime fighter John McKechnie.

Optus Stadium.

Sport 03 Jul 2025

Scorchers in prime timeslots during 2025-26

ANALYSIS: The Perth Scorchers' sustained on-field success and crowd-pulling power has been recognised in the 2025-2026 BBL fixture, released today.

FBR

Technology, Innovation & Science 03 Jul 2025

FBR begins new phase with SHI

High Wycombe-based FBR has received its first payment of $US150,000 from Samsung Heavy Industries in relation to phase one of its shipbuilding automation project.

NRW Holdings.

Contracts 03 Jul 2025

NRW books $167m contract with Rio

Mining services contractor NRW Holdings has booked a contract valued around $167 million with Rio Tinto, for work within its Brockman mine hub in the Pilbara.

Orthocell

Health 02 Jul 2025

Orthocell adds to executive team

A day after announcing a record quarterly revenue of $2.7 million, Perth medtech Orthocell has appointed a former Pilbara Minerals figure and ex-Olympian to its executive team.

Fabian Ross

Sport 02 Jul 2025

Ross appointed Basketball WA CEO

Former Hockey WA chief executive Fabian Ross has been appointed CEO of Basketball WA on a full-time basis, following a brief interim period.

Jack Cowin

Food & Drink 02 Jul 2025

Cowin steps in as Domino's CEO departs

Domino's Pizza chief executive Mark van Dyck will depart the company from December 23, with Hungry Jack's founder Jack Cowin to become interim executive chair.

ACOB

Podcasts 01 Jul 2025

At Close of Business podcast July 1 2025

Justin Fris and Jack McGinn discuss the role and responsibilities of the Pilbara regiment.

Artrya

Health 01 Jul 2025

Artrya announces executive changes

West Perth-based medtech Artrya has looked to co-founder John Konstantopoulos as it moves towards its US market launch.

Bryah.

Mining 01 Jul 2025

Bryah appoints Hill as CEO

Leederville-based junior Bryah Resources has appointed Greg Hill as its chief executive officer, effective immediately.

Boral

Infrastructure 01 Jul 2025

Bansal to step down as Boral CEO

SGH has announced Boral boss Vik Bansal will step down from his role with the building materials company, effective from early next year.

Mining

Mining 30 Jun 2025

Strickland sells Yandal project for $45m

Strickland Metals has sold its Yandal gold project in the Goldfields to Subiaco-based junior Gateway Mining in a script-based deal worth $45 million.

Liontown

Mining 30 Jun 2025

Latto and Smits to depart Liontown

Liontown Resources has announced both Jon Latto and Adam Smits will depart the company in their respective roles as chief financial officer and chief operating officer.

Ch9

Sport 30 Jun 2025

Optus Sport to close, EPL now on Stan

ANALYSIS: Nine Entertainment's acquisition of selected Optus Sport assets is likely to be welcomed by football (soccer) fans keen to watch the best of UK and Europe.

Ben Morton

Sport 28 Jun 2025

Perth Bears board announced, Morton inaugural chair

ANALYSIS: The National Rugby League's unveiling of the inaugural Perth Bears board will likely get people talking, for a variety of reasons.

Orthocell

Technology, Innovation & Science 27 Jun 2025

First Remplir use in US for Orthocell

Orthocell boss Paul Anderson has heralded the first surgical use of its Remplir nerve repair device in the US as a “significant milestone”.

PFL

Sport 27 Jun 2025

PFL partnership launches new mental health initiative

ANALYSIS: The Perth Football League's new partnership to further enhance mental health education and support looms as a beacon of hope for those battling issues within.

Photo: Suncorp Group

News 27 Jun 2025

McLoughlin to retire as Suncorp chair

Christine McLoughlin has confirmed she will retire as Suncorp Group chair, effective from September 25.

Baseball

Sport 26 Jun 2025

Perth Heat to remain in ABL

The Australian Baseball League has confirmed the Perth Heat will participate in the 2025-26 season.

ACOB

Podcasts 26 Jun 2025

At Close of Business podcast June 26 2025

Justin Fris and Jack McGinn discuss Rio Tinto's $3.1bn Western Range iron ore mine and a commodity pricing agency's bold change to its reporting metrics.

MTM

Mining 26 Jun 2025

MTM to raise $50m

Michael Walshe-led MTM Critical Minerals has announced plans to raise $50 million towards its push into the US market, along with flagging a name change in due course.

Bannerman

Mining 26 Jun 2025

Bannerman rattles the tin for $85m

Three hundred and sixty seven days ago, Bannerman Energy tapped investors for $85 million. On Thursday, it again has gone to the market to raise an additional $85 million.

Barminco

Contracts 26 Jun 2025

Barminco books $200m contract with Westgold

Perenti's underground mining services contractor Barminco has secured a three-year $200 million contract with Westgold at its Great Fingall project near Cue.

SRG Global

Manufacturing 25 Jun 2025

SRG books contracts worth $850m

SRG Global boss David Macgeorge says its success in securing work with "blue-chip" clients outlines the diverse and versatile nature of the company.

Uranium.

Mining 25 Jun 2025

Paladin appoints Hemburrow as MD

Uranium producer Paladin Energy has announced Paul Hemburrow has been appointed managing director and chief executive, succeeding Ian Purdy.

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