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.
GOLD WRAP: Shares in gold-focused West African Resources and St Barbara Limited rose early on Wednesday following positive updates within their respective December 2025 quarterly reports.
Shares in Tungsten Mining climbed more than 30 per cent upon announcing it was rattling the tin for $53 million to advance its Western Australian project.
Rox Resources boss Phillip Wilding has heralded a “transformational” December 2025 quarter for the company, as it moves towards production at its Youanmi gold project.
West Perth-headquartered Sandfire Resources has reiterated its commitment to retaining all annual cost, capital expenditure and production-related guidance for FY26.
29Metals has announced plans for a $150 million fully-underwritten capital raise, with proceeds primarily allocated towards its Golden Grove and Capricorn assets.
Catalyst Metals announced a high-grade discovery today at its undeveloped Cinnamon gold resource, one day after a surprisingly big run-up in its share price.
Jules Pemberton-led NRW Holdings has added to its growing workbook, after being awarded a $750 million mining services agreement with TEC Coal in Queensland.
Nedlands-based medtech company Proteomics International Laboratories has appointed David Morris as its managing director and chief executive, effective from January 19.
Basketball WA chief executive Fabian Ross believes the upcoming Hoopsfest will provide a great opportunity for men's and women's basketball to share centrestage.
Larvotto Resources has welcomed news that antimony will be prioritised within the federal government's $1.2 billion critical minerals strategic reserve.