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.
Leo Lithium has announced that all conditions over the sale of its 40 per cent JV stake in Mali Lithium and the subsequent Goulamina lithium project have been met prior to completion.
IperionX has announced the acquisition of US-based Blacksand Technology's assets and IP portfolio, as it continues its push to develop an 'end to end' American titan supply chain solution.
Earlier this month while in conversation with Business News, FBR chief executive Mike Pivac said the company’s Hadrian X construction robot was nearing an impressive achievement.
Wangara-based contractor Duratec Australia has its sights set on further growth during the 2025 financial year, following the release of its annual guidance on Friday.
Shares in MTM Critical Minerals closed trade on Friday up 7 per cent to 7.3 cents, following news chief executive Michael Walshe would assume managing director duties.
The WA government has hosed down suggestions a deal to support a new Perth-based franchise in an expanded National Rugby League competition is nearly done.
Fresh from announcing its new chief executive, graphite-focused junior Evolution Energy said it has begun early works at its flagship Chilalo project in Tanzania.
Gold-focused junior Labyrinth Resources has announced plans to raise $19.5 million, in order to rapidly fast-track exploration at its Comet Vale, Vivien and Mulwarrie gold projects.
West Perth-based junior Meteoric Resources has announced the appointment of Stuart Gale as its managing director and chief executive, effective immediately.
Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena has revealed Wildcats players routinely train at high schools on weekends – along with confirming he contemplated buying Perth Glory.
Mining services contractor Macmahon Holdings has booked a two-year contract extension at the Daisy Milano gold mine in the Goldfields, valued around $90 million.
Game two of next year’s rugby league state of origin will be held at Optus Stadium on Wednesday, June 18 – with an eerie sense of déjà vu as the backdrop.
Resolute Mining has announced an initial settlement payment of around $US80 million, or $123.5 million, to Mali’s junta government, amid three of its employees being detained.
Mali-focused Resolute Mining has entered a trading halt, pending a market update regarding media speculation surrounding the status of three of its employees in the country.
Henderson-based Civmec has told shareholders to expect lower levels of activity during the back end of the 2025 financial year, citing delays to the awarding of key projects.
Lithium aspirant Wildcat Resources has responded to a series of media allegations relating to an Australian Securities and Investments Commission-led investigation.
West Perth-based junior Rox Resources has announced plans to raise up to $27 million, as it continues to aspire towards mid-tier production at its Youanmi gold project.
Embattled miner Mineral Resources is set to shutter its Bald Hill lithium mine in the Goldfields in a move that will put the jobs of 300 workers in limbo.