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.
Residential homebuilder AVJennings has offered due diligence access to Singagore-based Ho Bee Land limited, following its bid for the company last week.
Singular Health has announced its memorandum of understanding with US-based Provider Network Solutions has moved to its next phase, due to a successful proof of concept.
Fresh from news earlier this week that it was moving closer towards mining approval at its Trident gold project, Catalyst Metals has outlined its focus for the calendar year.
Gina Rinehart-backed Arafura Rare Earths has received an additional $200 million in funding from the federal government towards its Nolans project in the Northern Territory.
The Perth Basketball Association has welcomed a $37.5 million pledge by the Liberal Party of WA to build a multi-sport stadium in Kensington, should it win the upcoming election.
Gold-focused Horizon Minerals has announced plans to raise around $9.6 million, in order to further development at its Boorara gold project in the Goldfields.
West Perth-based VRX Silica appears to be within touching distance of securing development approval for its Arrowsmith North silica sands project, located 270km north of Perth.
Following news it is moving closer towards the potential acquisition of the Araxá niobium-rare earth elements project in Brazil, St George Mining has ticked off another key component.
GOLD WRAP: Westgold Resources boss Wayne Bramwell says the gold miner is in an ideal position, while Catalyst Metals also achieves higher production during the December 2024 quarter.
West Perth-based junior Image Resources remains optimistic about achieving its first production of heavy mineral concentrate by the end of March at its Atlas mineral sands project.
Gold-focused Artemis Resources has appointed Julian Hanna as its managing director, as the company plans extensive drilling at its Karratha gold project.
Critical minerals-focused St George Mining has confirmed plans to raise $20 million, as it moves closer towards acquiring the Araxá niobium-rare earth elements project in Brazil.