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.
Uranium exploration company Deep Yellow has appointed South African-headquartered Nedbank as its bookrunner and mandated lead arranger for its flagship Tumas project in Namibia.
WA Cricket’s new permanent chief executive officer is likely to be announced within the next month or so, according to Western Australian Cricket Association chair, Avril Fahey.
Western Australia’s bid consortium needs to raise $30 million to support its push towards a National Rugby League licence, bid chair Peter Cumins says.
Wellard shares closed up 118 per cent on Monday, following news that it will sell its oldest livestock vessel, the M/V Ocean Ute, to Bassem Dabbah for $US12 million, or $18.1 million.
ASX-listed De Grey Mining has received a series of credit approved term sheets from domestic and international banks, as it pushes towards developing its Hemi gold project in the Pilbara.
Western Australia’s bid for a seat at the National Rugby League table appears to be gaining momentum, following Wednesday’s Australian Rugby League Commission meeting.
Fresh from its likely $1.25 billion acquisition of Fission Uranium earlier this week, Paladin Energy has announced its Langer Heinrich mine production guidance for the 2025 financial year.
North Perth-based GTI Energy has appointed uranium specialist Matt Hartmann to its board, weeks out from drilling beginning at its US-based Lo Herma project.
Duncan Craib-led Boss Energy believes positive drilling results from its Gould's Dam satellite deposit could pave the way for increased production at its Honeymoon project.
Seven West Media has confirmed significant redundancies and cost-saving measures will be undertaken at the company, amid its decision to implement a new operational model.
Sierra Rutile shareholders have backed Theuns de Bruyn to remain as the company's managing director and chief executive officer, following a vote at its extraordinary general meeting on Tuesday afternoon.
Newly installed Red 5 boss Luke Tonkin and Spartan Resources counterpart Simon Lawson have both elected to sell off shares, amid a busy month for their respective companies.
Subiaco-based junior Cosmos Exploration has increased its uranium portfolio in Canada with the acquisition of two additional projects in the Thelon Basin.
Meteoric Resources has signed a memorandum of understanding with the SENAI Regional Development of Minas Gerais, which owns Brazil-based magnet facility unit Lab Fab.
Shares in Encounter Resources close trade on Monday up 80 per cent to 62 cents, following positive initial aircore drilling results at its Aileron project.
Venture Minerals has entered into a share purchase and sale agreement with Goldvalley Brown Stone, a subsidiary of private iron ore miner Gold Valley Group, regarding the sale of its Riley iron ore mine in Tasmania.
Perenti's underground mining business arm Barminco has won a three-year mining services contract extension worth $450 million with AngloGold Ashanti, effective from October 1.
Shares in West African Resources rose 3 per cent to $1.50 on Friday, following news that the gold miner had drawn down the final $US100 million of its $US265 million secured loan facility.