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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Pantoro

Mining 23 Apr 2026

Pantoro secures agreement with Mega Resources

Paul Cmrlec-led Pantoro Gold has secured a partnership with private mining company Mega Resources, which it hopes will generate additional upside.

Gold

Mining 23 Apr 2026

African-focused gold quartet remain on track

GOLD WRAP: Higher demand and gold prices have overall led to productive March 2026 quarters for goldminers West African, Regis, Perseus and Resolute.

Ch9

Sport 22 Apr 2026

Nine secures free-to-air NBL deal

Nine Entertainment has signed a two-year broadcast rights agreement with the National Basketball League for an undisclosed amount.

ACOB

Podcasts 22 Apr 2026

At Close of Business podcast April 22 2026

Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Justin Fris about Business News' recent agribusiness feature.

Langer Heinrich

Mining 22 Apr 2026

Paladin raises FY26 production guidance

Paul Hemburrow-led Paladin Energy has raised the FY26 production guidance at its flagship Langer Heinrich mine in Namibia, following stronger sustained performance.

Worsley

Mining 22 Apr 2026

South32 monitoring global conflict impacts

Diversified mixed metals miner South32 covered plenty of ground during its March 2025 quarterly report to the market on Wednesday.

Caldeira

Mining 22 Apr 2026

Meteoric to raise $40m

As it moves towards a potential final investment decision at its Caldeira project in Brazil, Meteoric Resources has announced a significant capital raise.

Gold

Mining 21 Apr 2026

Burkina Faso increases Kiaka stake for $175m

West African Resources has announced Burkina Faso's junta government will increase its stake in the Kiaka gold project.

Invictus

Mining 21 Apr 2026

Invictus taps investors for $10m

Zimbabwe-focused Invictus Energy has announced its latest fundraising effort in relation to progress its Cabora Bassa project.

Mining 21 Apr 2026

Macmahon books $38m contract

Mining services contractor Macmahon Holdings has been selected as preferred contractor for the Groundrush exploration decline project in the Northern Territory.

Neometals

Mining 20 Apr 2026

Neometals to raise $13m

West Perth-based Neometals has announced plans to raise $13 million as it aims to capitalise on a series of recent agreements.

ECO

Mining 20 Apr 2026

EcoGraf signs MOU with Mitsubishi Chemical Corp

West Perth-based junior EcoGraf has extended its ongoing working relationship with Japanese conglomerate Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation.

Basketball

Sport 17 Apr 2026

PBA appoints Fraser as CEO

The Perth Basketball Association has appointed Ben Fraser as its new chief executive, effective from April 22, succeeding Ryan Lenegan.

Uranium

Mining 17 Apr 2026

Lotus production resumes at Kayelekera

Lotus Resources boss Greg Bittar says the company's proactive approach to eliminating long-term production delays from its Kayelekera uranium mine in Malawi has been effective.

Fredon

Contracts 17 Apr 2026

NRW books $160m suite of contracts

NRW's subsidiary Fredon has secured five electrical and mechanical contracts valued at around $160 million, further building its pipeline since the acquisition last year.

Sport 16 Apr 2026

Fever welcomes new netball broadcast deal

Netball WA Group chief executive Simone Hansen says a new broadcast deal between Netball Australia and Nine Entertainment could create new opportunities for the code.

Midas

Mining 16 Apr 2026

Midas to raise $28m

West Perth-based junior Midas Minerals has announced its third significant capital raise over the past year, as it aims to generate further value from its Otavi project in Namibia.

Brightstar

Mining 16 Apr 2026

Aquirian set to secure $48m Brightstar deal

Shares in Perth-based mining services company Aquirian rose by 10 per cent on Thursday morning, following news of a three-year deal with Brightstar Resources.

Honeymoon

Mining 15 Apr 2026

Boss FY26 production impacted again

Shares in Boss Energy fell by more than 10 per cent early on Wednesday, following news the uranium producer had revised its FY26 production guidance.

Sport 15 Apr 2026

State govt confident fan bases will still travel

The state government says it expects “dedicated fan bases” travelling from interstate and overseas will be unperturbed in attending major sporting tourism events in Perth amid the global fuel crisis.

Gold

Mining 14 Apr 2026

Asara appoints Jeff Quartermaine as chair

Shares in Subiaco-based junior Asara Resources rose by 15 per cent early on Tuesday, following news of a key appointment.

ACOB

Podcasts 13 Apr 2026

At Close of Business podcast April 13 2026

Gary Adshead speaks to Justin Fris about the Sandcastles Children's Hospice.

Butcherbird

Mining 13 Apr 2026

Element 25 taps investors for $18m

Osborne Park-based Element 25 has announced another capital raise in order to further expand its Butcherbird manganese project in the Pilbara.

ACOB

Podcasts 08 Apr 2026

At Close of Business podcast April 8 2026

Mark Pownall speaks to Justin Fris about how port investment plays a role in enabling economic growth in WA.

Kathleen Valley

Mining 08 Apr 2026

Collins joins Liontown board

Liontown chair Tim Goyder says the input of Giselle Collins at board level comes an important juncture for the company.

Barminco

Contracts 08 Apr 2026

Barminco secures $180m extension at Duketon

Perenti's underground mining services arm Barminco has secured a $180 million contract extension for work at Regis Resources' Duketon operations.

At Close of Business.

Podcasts 07 Apr 2026

At Close of Business podcast April 7 2026

Justin Fris and Mark Pownall discuss the severe driver shortage facing WAs trucking sector.

Gonneville

Mining 07 Apr 2026

Chalice appoints Odin as strategic advisor

Chalice Mining boss Alex Dorsch says Mark Cutifani co-founded Odin Partnership joining as a strategic advisor is a "fantastic strategic fit".

MLG Oz.

Contracts 07 Apr 2026

MLG books contracts worth $20m

Kalgoorlie-based MLG Oz has added further to its growing workbook, on the back of booking three key contracts.

Mining 02 Apr 2026

Solstice taps investors for $32.6m

Subiaco-based junior Solstice Minerals has taken steps to strike while the iron is hot at its Nanadie copper-gold project in the Goldfields.

Mining 01 Apr 2026

St George signs MOU with Boston Metal

Shares in St George rose by 9 per cent early on Wednesday, on the back of two big days for the West Perth-based midcap.

Basketball ring.

Sport 31 Mar 2026

BWA monitoring potential fuel impacts on NBL1 West

ANALYSIS: Basketball WA chief executive Fabian Ross says the state governing body will maintain its open dialogue with NBL1 West clubs regarding potential fuel-related impacts this season.

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