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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KMS

Mining 11 Mar 2026

Sheffield pulls quarterly guidance

Bruce Griffin-chaired Sheffield Resources has withdrawn both its production and shipment guidance for the March 2026 quarter at the Thunderbird mineral sands mine, citing multiple factors.

Mining 10 Mar 2026

Develop posts $1.98m half-year profit

Bill Beament-led Develop Global increased its half-year profit in FY26, as its Woodlawn project nears nameplate processing capacity.

Mining

Mining 10 Mar 2026

Pantoro to further enhance Norseman production

Shares in Pantoro Gold fell by 20 per cent early on Tuesday, despite signaling its intent to develop a third producing underground mine at its flagship Norseman gold project.

ACOB

Podcasts 09 Mar 2026

At Close of Business podcast March 9 2026

Justin Fris speaks with Mark Pownall about Ben Morton's role as chair of the Perth Bears.

Sport 09 Mar 2026

Fever’s membership base swells

West Coast Fever has achieved a massive membership base milestone ahead of its 2026 Suncorp Super Netball opener on Sunday at RAC Arena.

Gold pour

Mining 09 Mar 2026

Toubani secures positive FID at Kobada

Toubani Resources has achieved a positive final investment decision at its Kobada gold project, following board approval.

Mining

Mining 09 Mar 2026

Caprice taps investors for $12.7m

Luke Cox-led Caprice Resources has announced a $12.7 million capital raise, as it aims to primarily enhance exploration drilling at its gold assets in the Murchison.

Sport 09 Mar 2026

Success, growth the Bears’ necessities

Ben Morton brings both political and business experience to his role as chair of the Perth Bears.

PDL

Contracts 09 Mar 2026

Lycopodium books $118m contract

Engineering firm Lycopodium has secured an engineering, supply and labour hire contract with KEFI Gold and Copper in Ethiopia.

ACOB

Podcasts 06 Mar 2026

At Close of Business podcast March 6 2026

Mark Pownall speaks to Justin Fris about Perth podiatrist Paul Griffin and his sustainable footwear business.

Sport 06 Mar 2026

PFL posts $63.6k surplus

The Perth Football League has increased its total equity to $2.55 million, on the back of posting a surplus last year.

Underground

Mining 06 Mar 2026

Formica appointed Dundas chair

Dundas Metals has appointed Steven Formica as its non-executive chair, effective immediately.

Simich

Mining 05 Mar 2026

Catalina to acquire BGM Metals

Karl Simich-chaired Catalina Resources has added another significant asset to its growing copper-gold portfolio in WA.

Peter Lester

Mining 05 Mar 2026

New era at Aurora Energy Metals

On the back of finalising the sale of its namesake uranium project, Subiaco-based Aurora Energy Metals has announced multiple changes at its helm.

Honeymoon.

Mining 05 Mar 2026

Boss maintains guidance despite impact

Boss Energy managing director Matthew Dusci has reaffirmed the company's FY26 annual production guidance at its flagship Honeymoon project in South Australia.

Claremont Oval

Sport 04 Mar 2026

Coffey to depart as Claremont FC CEO

Claremont Football Club has announced that longstanding chief executive Darcy Coffey will depart Tigerland at the end of the month.

Etango

Mining 04 Mar 2026

Chamberlain appointed Bannerman MD

Uranium-focused developer Bannerman Energy has confirmed a series of board changes, as it moves closer towards a potential green light of its Etango project.

Dennis Cometti

Sport 04 Mar 2026

Vale Dennis Cometti

Respected Australian sports broadcaster Dennis Cometti has died age 76.

Mining 04 Mar 2026

Horizon Gold to raise $30.2m

Newly appointed managing director Scott Williamson says the midcap has a great opportunity to attain further from its Gum Creek gold project, located 640km North East of Perth.

Lindian

Mining 03 Mar 2026

Lindian shares rise following acquisition

Shares in Lindian Resources closed trade on Tuesday up 23 per cent to 65 cents, following news it would acquire a major processing facility in Kazakhstan.

Rugby League

Sport 27 Feb 2026

Rabbitohs to maintain WA hold despite Bears

South Sydney Rabbitohs chief executive Blake Solly says the club will maintain its connection with WA, despite the introduction of the Perth Bears from next season.

ASX

Deals 26 Feb 2026

Mayfield Group set to acquire SMEC Power & Technology

Shares in South Australia-based Mayfield Group closed trade up 15 per cent following news it is set to acquire SMEC Power & Technology for up to $30 million.

Black Cat Syndicate

Mining 26 Feb 2026

Black Cat board approves mill expansion

Black Cat Syndicate's Lakewood mill will be expanded to 1.5 million tonnes per annum, following approval from the goldminer's board.

Capricorn

Mining 26 Feb 2026

Capricorn posts record underlying net profit

Capricorn Metals says a record-filled first half of the 2026 financial year has put it another step closer towards becoming a successful mid-tier gold producer.

Manufacturing 25 Feb 2026

Duratec profit up 3.5pc

Duratec boss Chris Oates says he is confident the engineering firm is ideally placed heading into the second half of FY26.

Searipple

Manufacturing 25 Feb 2026

Fleetwood shares down following half-year update

Shares in Fleetwood fell by more than 20 per cent early on Wednesday, despite posting a first-half net profit after tax of $8.6 million.

Justin Nuich

Mining 24 Feb 2026

Mader half-year profit up 17 pc

Perth Airport-based Mader Group has reaffirmed both its profit and revenue guidance for FY26, on the back of positive first half results.

At Close of Business.

Podcasts 23 Feb 2026

At Close of Business podcast February 23 2026

Mark Beyer and Justin Fris discuss Genus' power up.

Gold

Mining 23 Feb 2026

West African to continue govt dialogue

West African Resources says it will continue to engage in discussions with the government of Burkina Faso in relation to ownership of its Kiaka gold project.

Sport 23 Feb 2026

Fremantle Dockers post $554k operating profit

Despite generating a club record revenue of $83.6 million, the Fremantle Dockers posted a reduced operating profit in 2025.

GR Engineering.

Contracts 23 Feb 2026

Genesis selects GR as preferred contractor

Raleigh Finlayson-led Genesis Minerals has selected GR Engineering Services as preferred contractor in relation to its Tower Hill gold project near Leonora.

Mining 20 Feb 2026

EV appoints US advisor to aid antimony push

In its push to become a near-term antimony producer in North America, Subiaco-based EV Resources has made a key appointment.

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