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 Gina Rinehart-backed Vulcan Energy closed trade up 13 per cent to $5.85, following news it had secured €100 million, or $162.3 million, in funding.
Shares in uranium miner Paladin Energy fell by 28 per cent on Tuesday, following news it has revised its production guidance for the 2025 financial year.
Mixed metals miner South32 has filed documents to acquire a 19.9 per cent stake in Canada-based American Eagle Gold, amid the company’s push to increase its North American portfolio.
Shares in gold-focused Resolute Mining fell by 31 per cent to 46.3 cents on Monday morning, following an update regarding the status of three employees in Mali.
Perth-based junior Ausgold has announced that Matthew Greentree has resigned as managing director and chief executive of the company, in order to pursue other interests.
East Perth-based Intelligent Monitoring Group has announced plans to expand its Western Australian footprint, after filing documents to acquire Data Visual Link.
Perth-based junior Viridis Mining and Minerals has announced its joint venture with Ionic Rare Earths has signed a five-year memorandum of understanding with a key Brazilian state entity.
Mid-tier gold miner St Barbara has announced plans to raise up to $110 million, as the company aims to fast-track development at its Simberi sulphide expansion project.
Spartan Resources has announced plans to divest two of its non-core gold projects in Western Australia to Canada-based Benz Mining for up to $15.6 million.
The East Fremantle Football Club will officially return to its traditional Moss Street home this week, following completion of the East Fremantle Community Park project.
Oman-focused Alara Resources has announced plans to raise $15.3 million, as it aims to resolve a brief production bottleneck at its Wash-hi Majaza copper mine.
Softball WA chief executive Rick Wolters says the governing body could be seriously impacted by the City of Stirling's move to sign a lease agreement with A-League club, Perth Glory.
Subiaco-based junior Ironbark Zinc has appointed former Nordgold boss Nikolai Zelenski as its executive-chair elect, along with announcing plans to raise $10 million.
Westgold Resources has made a solid start following its merger with Canada-based Karora Resources, producing a record 77,369 ounces of gold during the September 2024 quarter.
A day after announcing its board had approved expansion for its flagship Karlawinda gold project, West Perth-based Capricorn Metals has launched a $200 million capital raise.
Gold Road’s previously revised 2024 annual guidance of 290,000-305,000 ounces of gold has been maintained, due to improved production during the September quarter.
Good Drinks Australia has flagged its intent to voluntarily delist from the Australian Securities Exchange, subject to shareholder approval at next month’s annual general meeting.
Jobs within Western Australia’s resources sector swelled during the last financial year to a record 134,871 full time jobs, the seventh consecutive year of growth.