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.
Labyrinth Resources told the market on Monday it had elected to sell its two Canadian projects - Labyrinth and Denain - for $US3.5million ($A4.82 million) to Gold Projects WA.
Clinton Booth has resigned from his position as managing director of Pioneer Lithium, effective immediately, citing the need to focus on other commitments.
Subiaco-based Omnia Metals Group is set to expand its lithium operations, following plans for a 100 per cent acquisition of Canadian company Dixie Gold, announced on Friday.
Zhaojin Capital has again extended the offer period for all fully paid ordinary shares in West Perth-based Tietto Minerals, as its takeover plans of the company continue.
The presence of gold mineralisation at Rincon Resources' South Telfer project warrants further investigation, managing director Gary Harvey told the market on Wednesday.
Shares in Gold Road Resources have been sold off today after unexpected labour productivity issues at the Gruyere mine meant it just met the bottom end of its production guidance.