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.
Robot technology company FBR Limited has announced its bricklaying and construction robot, Hadrian X, successfully passed Perth-based factory acceptance test requirements.
Global Uranium and Enrichment has finalised the sale of its 80 per cent stake in the Lake Johnston lithium project to NSW-based Intra Energy Corporation.
Gold producer Silver Lake Resources recorded solid gains during the first half of the 2024 financial year, amid its planned merger with fellow mid-tier entity Red 5.
Ramelius Resources' revenue jumped 14 per cent during the first half of the 2024 financial year, ensuring the gold miner generated a record $348.5 million.
Infinite Green Energy has signed a binding joint development agreement with Switzerland-based Axpo, in a bid to develop the Valle Peligna hydrogen project in Italy.
Finland-based Metso Corporation will provide several pieces of crushing and grinding equipment for De Grey Mining's flagship Hemi gold project in Western Australia's Pilbara region.
Mineral exploration company Cosmo Metals has elected to exercise its option to acquire 100 per cent of the Kanowna gold project from La Zarza Minerals, subject to shareholder approval.
APM Human Services International's board has unanimously rejected a takeover bid from CVC Asia Pacific Limited, saying the offer didn't reflect the company's true value.
Shares in Hastings Technology rose to a high of 72 cents on Friday, after the rare earths developer announced it had signed a binding term sheet with China-based Baotou Sky Rock Rare Earth New Material, which included integrated tolling and offtake agreements.
Welding technology company K-TIG has confirmed it will not proceed with the acquisition of UK-based advance manufacturing company Graham Engineering, citing multiple factors.
Chris Ellison-chaired Delta Lithium has provided updates on its Yinnetharra and Mt Ida lithium projects, located in the Gascoyne and Goldfields regions.
Kin Mining has confirmed it is considering new acquisition and investment options, following the recent sale of gold deposits within its Cardinia gold project, located near Leonora.
With the uranium spot price hovering above $US100 per pound and likely to rise further, Duketon Mining managing director Stuart Fogarty says there is scope for the company to re-evaluate its Doris uranium project.
The Fremantle Dockers posted a $1.64m operating profit for the 2023 financial year, down from $2.43 million in 2022, following its annual royalty payment to the West Australian Football Commission.
Aurum Resources has appointed Yaya Ouattara as its new exploration manager in Côte d’Ivoire, as the company's planned exploration activities begin to intensify.
Perth-based medical technology company Avicena Systems has won a $3 million grant from the federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources for a collaborative research partnership with the University of New South Wales.
Global Uranium and Enrichment has lodged drill permit applications for its Maybell uranium project in the US, as the company seeks to capitalise on the commodity's rising spot price.
Shares in Australian home entertainment provider JB Hi-Fi hit a record mark on Monday, despite the company announcing its total sales and profit took hits throughout the first half of the 2024 financial year.
A panel of business leaders has weighed in on how to tackle the major challenges facing Western Australia, including labour shortages and artificial intelligence.