Justin Fris

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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.

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Hazer

Mining 12 May 2026

Hazer signs MOU with CRV

Hazer Group boss Glenn Corrie says it's time for Australia to recommence its journey back to energy-independence.

Chile

Mining 11 May 2026

FMR shares rise following acquisition update

Shares in South Perth-based FMR Resources rose by more than 30 per cent early on Monday following news it would expand its presence in Chile.

Basketball

Sport 11 May 2026

Summerville to depart as Wolf Pack CEO

Western Australia's trend of high-performing state league basketball administrators being sought out for new roles continued last Friday.

Canyon

Mining 08 May 2026

Canyon ups stake in Cameroon infrastructure

Peter Secker-led Canyon Resources has increased its interest in major Cameroon infrastructure, as it moves closer towards first production.

Gold

Mining 08 May 2026

Asara taps investors for $60m

Determined to ride momentum on the back of recent appointments, Asara Resources will undertake its second major capital raise in 10 months.

Shawn Tilley (inset) leaving Perth Magistrates Court. Photos: Nadia Budihardjo, Michael O'Brien

Mining 07 May 2026

Tilley rejoins Macro after charges dropped

Paramount Earthmoving managing director Shawn Tilley has been re-appointed as a Macro Metals director after fraud charges against him were dropped.

Bernhardt

Mining 07 May 2026

Junior appoints ex US Secretary of Interior

American Tungsten and Antimony has selected Trump Media and Technology Group independent director David Bernhardt to chair its strategic advisory board.

NRW

Contracts 07 May 2026

NRW books $200m Tonkin Highway contract

Shares in NRW Holdings hit a record high early on Thursday, following the award of a major contract.

Claremont Oval

Sport 06 May 2026

Parker appointed Claremont FC CEO

Experienced Australian Rules Football administrator and talent manager Warren Parker will return to the Claremont Football Club from June 1.

Scandanavia

Mining 06 May 2026

Kingsrose appoints Caruso as CEO

Nedlands-based Kingsrose Mining has appointed Andrew Caruso as its chief executive, effective from June 15.

Chris Oates

Contracts 06 May 2026

Duratec books $68m NT sub-contract

Duratec's close association with the Northern Territory has continued, following the award of a $68 million sub-contract from the Clough BMD joint venture.

Sport 05 May 2026

Welborn heartened by state of rugby in WA

Rugby WA chair John Welborn says rugby union is riding positive momentum at both community and professional level.

Lupin

Agribusiness 05 May 2026

Wide Open appoints Brown as chair

Wide Open Agriculture has appointed Element 25 boss Justin Brown as its new non-executive chair, effective immediately.

Flag

Mining 05 May 2026

EV closer to production at Los Lirios

Cinco de Mayo celebrations have begun early for EV Resources, following a key update from its operations in México.

Cometti

Sport 04 May 2026

Cometti farewelled at state memorial service

Scores of people flocked to Optus Stadium on Monday afternoon to pay their respects to the late Dennis Cometti, who died on March 3.

Mining 04 May 2026

Westgold divests Peak Hill for $58.3m

Westgold Resources has divested its Peak Hill gold project to West Perth-based junior Great Boulder Resources in a deal worth at least $58.3 million.

West Desert

Mining 04 May 2026

American West taps investors for $10m

West Perth-based American West Metals has announced plans to raise $10 million, as it moves fast-track drilling activities at its West Desert critical minerals project in the US.

Gold

Mining 01 May 2026

Asara CEO appointed MD

Asara Resources chief executive Matthew Sharples has been appointed managing director of the Subiaco-based junior.

Metals X

Mining 30 Apr 2026

Metals X secures $17m stake in Stellar

Metals X has secured a 16.4 per cent stake in Sydney-based minerals explorer Stellar Resources.

Finder Energy has undertaken its second major capital raise in the space of four and a half months.

Mining 30 Apr 2026

Finder to raise $30m

Damon Neaves-led Finder Energy has announced plans to raise $30 million, as it aims to further accelerate activities at its KTJ oil project off the coast of Timor Leste.

Firebird

Manufacturing 30 Apr 2026

Firebird secures demonstration plant site

Firebird Metals boss Ron Mitchell has welcomed a “major step forward” for the Peppermint Grove-based junior.

Ausgold

Contracts 30 Apr 2026

ADD books $30m Ausgold contract

ADD Business Group has been selected to build Ausgold's new workplace accommodation facility in Great Southern.

ACOB

Podcasts 29 Apr 2026

At Close of Business podcast April 29 2026

Tom Zaunmayr talks to Justin Fris about Business News' recent business of sport feature.

Gold

Mining 29 Apr 2026

Mali conflict not affecting Toubani operations

Gold-focused Toubani Resources has reassured shareholders that it remains business as usual at its Kobada gold project in southern Mali.

Greenbushes

Mining 29 Apr 2026

IGO CFO departs following brief tenure

IGO has announced the resignation of Johan van Vuuren as its chief financial officer, effective immediately.

Minerals260

Contracts 29 Apr 2026

ATCO books $59.1m Bullabulling contract

Tim Goyder-chaired Minerals 260 has selected ATCO Structures and Logistics to design and build workplace accommodation at its flagship Bullabulling gold project in Kalgoorlie.

Sport 29 Apr 2026

Push to level the playing field

There's a marked discrepancy between the earnings of top athletes in the major codes and those less well known.

Sport 29 Apr 2026

Clubs target eyes and opportunity

WA's sporting organisations are working to stay ahead of the curve and enhance their standing in local and national markets.

Race horses

Sport 28 Apr 2026

Perth Racing teams up with SEN

Perth Racing has signed a two-year media partnership deal with Craig Hutchison-led Sports Entertainment Group, effective from May 1, for an undisclosed amount.

Golf

Sport 28 Apr 2026

Off-course golf projects on rise in WA

Golf WA chief executive Arron Minchin says the state governing body intends to continue working closely with on-course and off-course golf facility owners to maximise participation.

Resolute

Mining 28 Apr 2026

Resolute provides Mali update

Resolute Mining says it will continue to “closely monitor” its operations in Mali, following reports of conflict and civil unrest over the weekend.

Gold

Mining 24 Apr 2026

Meeka acquires Mt Holland tenements

West Perth-based goldminer Meeka Metals has taken steps to further its presence in Western Australia, on the back of a key agreement announced on Friday.

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