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.
Western Australia-based uranium companies across the board enjoyed moderate ASX gains on Monday, following recent developments from leading Canadian uranium fuel producer, Cameco.
Shares in Darren Stralow-led Bellevue Gold dipped by 12 per cent early on Monday, following news the gold producer had revised its annual production guidance for the 2025 financial year.
Brazil-focused Centaurus Metals has received a timely boost ahead of the festive season at its Jambreiro direct reduction pellet feed iron ore project.
Southern African-focused Askari Metals has terminated the contract of its managing director Gino D’Anna, although he will remain a non-executive director of the company.
The WA Institute of Sport's newly established athlete advisory committee has met for the first time, as it continues its march into a new era for the organisation.
Gold producer Emerald Resources has secured a 20.5 per cent stake in West Perth-based Golden Horse Minerals, becoming the junior's biggest shareholder.
Gold aspirant Horizon Minerals has announced the first ore from its Boorara gold project in the Goldfields is being hauled to nearby Paddington Mill for first gold production.
Freight transport and warehouse servicing provider Sullivan Logistics has signed a four-year naming rights partnership with the West Australian Football League for an undisclosed amount.
With International Cricket Council certification in its pocket, a Burekup-based business expects to hear the sound of leather on (its) willow more often.
Subiaco-based junior Brightstar Resources has announced plans to raise $30 million in order to accelerate mining and production at its Laverton-based hub.
Shares in Iluka Resources have fallen sharply after the company flagged potentially higher costs, an increased equity contribution and lower royalty payments with the federal backing.
Spartan Resources interim executive chair Simon Lawson says the company’s $220 million capital raise will ensure it remains on course for a potential positive FID at Dalgaranga next year.
29Metals has announced plans to raise $180 million, following news of its decision to expand the Gossan Valley mining front at its Golden Grove mine, 250km east of Geraldton.