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.
Sierra Rutile has advised its investors to not take any action following news that the mineral sands producer has received an on-market takeover offer from US-based Gerald Group.
Perseus Mining has increased its offer consideration for takeover target OreCorp, upping its all-cash bid from 55 cents per share to 57.5 cents per share.
Gold producer Aurum Resources has increased its footprint in Côte d'Ivoire, after executing a binding term sheet to fully acquire the Boundiali South exploration tenement from Turaco Gold.
Toro Energy has flagged its intent to begin a significant sonic core drilling program at its Wiluna uranium-vanadium project, located in Western Australia's mid-west region.
An American accountability and leadership expert visiting Perth has outlined a series of key steps businesses can take to implement an accountable workplace culture.
Eighteen presenters from around the world gathered in Perth for the opening day of the Professional Speakers Australia Connect24 convention, with an Australia-based expert encouraging "digital dashes" in the workplace.
West African Resources posted a net profit after tax of $164.8 million during the 2023 full year, which was down 10.2 per cent from $183.7 million during the prior corresponding period.
Shares in manganese developer Firebird Metals rose by 9 per cent on Wednesday to 12 cents per share, following news that the company had signed a strategic cooperation agreement with China National Chemistry Southern Construction, a large-scale chemical engineering company.
Arrow Minerals managing director David Flanagan was suitably impressed when he visited the Simandou North Iron project in Guinea earlier this year and saw so many drill targets.
Bellevue Gold's positive start to the week has continued, after it posted a $2.18 million net profit after tax for the first six months of the 2024 financial year.
Alumina has entered into a binding scheme implementation deed with joint venture partner Alcoa, which intends to acquire the company in a deal worth $3.4 billion.
Bellevue Gold has announced its monthly production increased by 28 per cent in February - from 10,475 ounces to 13,364oz - on the back of higher grades, coupled with underground stoping ore.
Pilbara-focused Red Hawk Mining will raise $12.5 million in order to advance operations at its flagship Blacksmith iron ore project, 70 kilometres north-west of Tom Price.
Mineral sands producer Sierra Rutile remains hopeful of reaching an agreement with the government of Sierra Leone regarding amendments to the fiscal regime agreement between the parties.
Uranium explorer Deep Yellow, led by John Borshoff, is seeking to raise $250 million via a two-tranche placement and additional share purchase plan, the company told the market yesterday.
Junior miner Horizon Minerals posted a $1.40 million profit during the first half of the 2024 financial year, which was down 19.4 per cent from $1.74 million during the prior corresponding period.
Ramelius Resources has announced it is in exclusive discussions with Toronto Stock Exchange-listed Karora Resources, regarding the possibility of a merger between both companies.
Andrew Forrest-backed Fortescue has acquired a 19.9 per cent stake in Magmatic Resources, in addition to its farm-in, joint venture agreement with the company.
Uranium exploration company Bannerman Energy has recorded a $7 million total comprehensive loss for the first six months of the 2024 financial year, citing significant corporate and administration-based expenses.
Shares in Macro Metals rose by 50 per cent on Wednesday morning to 5 cents per share, following news of the company's recent asset and Board acquisitions.
FBR has announced it will team up with German manufacturing company Liebherr, as plans to deploy its building and construction robot units, dubbed Hadrian X, to the US continue.