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.
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.
Woolworths Group chief executive Amanda Bardwell has apologised to customers impacted by supply chain issues on the east coast, which is leaving freezers devoid of stock in some stores.
Biotech firm Orthocell is a step closer to its nerve repair device Remplir being approved in the US, following the completion of its US regulatory study.
Despite missing out on this year’s West Australian Football League finals series by half a game, South Fremantle Football Club’s impressive off-field results continued in 2024.
Resolute Mining has executed a second payment of $US50 million to Mali’s junta government, following a protocol agreement signed by both parties on November 18.
Copper and gold junior Carnaby Resources has announced plans to raise $17 million, in light of filing documents to acquire the Trekelano copper deposit in north-west Queensland.
East coast residential home builder AVJennings has received an all-cash buyout offer from US-based real estate firm Proprium Capital Partners and AVID Property Group, valued around $374 million.
Orthocell has struck a deal with a medical equipment supply firm to distribute its nerve repair device in Singapore, sending the Perth company’s shares up 26 per cent.
Global Lithium’s commitment towards curbing costs and operational spending has continued, with chief financial officer Matthew Allen to be made redundant from the role next month.
Mineral exploration company Encounter Resources plans to raise $18 million to accelerate activities at its copper and rare earth element interests in both WA and Northern Territory.