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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Corazon.

Mining 2 hours ago

Corazon appoints Curtis as chair

Corazon Mining has secured the services of experienced mining executive Rob Curtis, as it continues its push towards gold production.

Macmahon

Contracts 4 hours ago

Macmahon books $406m contract

Michael Finnegan-led Macmahon Holdings will return to New Zealand in October, after securing a contract with Endura Mining.

Mining 22 hours ago

Massive US coup for Evion Group

Evion Group's aspirations to become a domestic supplier of fluorspar and graphite in the US have received another ideal boost.

Larvotto

Mining 1 day ago

Larvotto not to pursue Hammer acquisition

Larvotto Resources has announced it will not submit a counter bid to acquire Hammer Metals.

Lindian

Mining 1 day ago

Lindian acquires full ownership, addresses speculation

Shares in rare earths developer Lindian Resources rose by more than 10 per cent early on Monday, on the back of multiple updates regarding its flagship asset.

Bears

Sport 07 Aug 2026

Bears unveil home jersey at packed function

Simultaneously across both coasts of Australia on Friday afternoon, a key remaining branding mystery surrounding the Perth Bears was revealed.

Lycopodium

Contracts 06 Aug 2026

Lycopodium books $93m contract

Peter De Leo-led Lycopodium will extend its working relationship with Artemis Gold, on the back of securing a major contract.

Beach Energy

Mining 06 Aug 2026

Beach underlying NPAT down 21 pc

Shares in Ryan Stokes-chaired Beach Energy dipped slightly on Thursday, following release of the company's FY26 results and FY27 guidance targets.

MX flag

Mining 06 Aug 2026

EV secures binding ore supply deal

Shares in Subiaco-based EV Resources rose by more than 10 per cent on Thursday morning, following successful conversion of an existing MOU.

Brazil

Mining 05 Aug 2026

Ex IAMGOLD boss joins Liberty board

Liberty Metals chair Nicholas Katris has welcomed the junior's board appointment of experienced North American resources executive, Steve Letwin

Mining 05 Aug 2026

MRE increase for Forrestania at British Hill

Encouraging momentum from FY26 appears to have carried over for Forrestania Resources, following news from its British Hill gold deposit.

Monadelphous

Contracts 05 Aug 2026

Monadelphous secures $200m BHP contract

Monadelphous' success in teaming up with major resources companies has continued, following the booking of a major contract.

Manna

Mining 04 Aug 2026

GL1 receives key approval for Manna

Global Lithium Resources has taken another step towards a positive final investment decision at its Manna lithium project in the Eastern Goldfields.

Uranium

Mining 04 Aug 2026

AMU optimistic about Lo Herma progression

American Uranium chief executive Bruce Lane says the company's Lo Herma project in the US is heading in the right direction.

San Jose

Mining 04 Aug 2026

Infinity Metals hit with regulatory hurdle

Infinity Metals shares fell by more than 10 per cent on Tuesday after being hit with another hurdle at its San Jose lithium project in Spain.

Sweden

Mining 03 Aug 2026

Turnstone appoints Harris as chair

European-focused junior Turnstone Resources has appointed Richard Pearce as its non-executive chair, effective immediately.

Hammer

Mining 03 Aug 2026

Hammer receives binding offer from Austral

Shares in Hammer Metals rose to their highest price in over two years during Monday trade following a significant market update.

Medallion

Mining 03 Aug 2026

Medallion gets green light for Ravensthorpe

Medallion Metals boss Paul Bennett says development activities will now begin at its Ravensthorpe gold project, after securing full regulatory approval.

Butcherbird

Mining 03 Aug 2026

Element inks offtake deal with OM Materials

Shares in Osborne Park-based Element 25 rose on Monday morning, after securing a key deal for its flagship Butcherbird mine in WA.

Emerald

Mining 31 Jul 2026

Emerald falls short of FY26 guidance

Despite falling narrowly short of meeting its annual FY26 production guidance, Emerald Resources says mining at its flagship asset remains on schedule.

Monadelphous

Contracts 31 Jul 2026

Monadelphous books $165m contract

Monadelphous has extended its working relationship with Rio Tinto, on the back of securing another key contract.

At Close of Business.

Podcasts 30 Jul 2026

At Close of Business podcast July 30 2026

Justin Fris and Mark Beyer discuss the fact only a handful of the 100 projects submitted through the state's market-led proposal pathway have succeeded.

St Barbara

Mining 30 Jul 2026

St Barbara eyes FID at Touquoy

St Barbara is on course to resume ore processing at its Touquoy gold operation in Canada by the end of CY26.

Boss Energy

Mining 30 Jul 2026

Boss achieves revised FY26 guidance

Boss Energy managing director Matthew Dusci says despite a challenging year, he is confident about the company's pathway forward.

Saturn

Mining 29 Jul 2026

Saturn to raise up to $105m

Saturn Metals has announced its third significant capital raise in just over two years, at it aims to fast-track development at its Apollo Hill gold project in the Eastern Goldfields.

Zeptner

Mining 29 Jul 2026

Ramelius conscious of ever-changing cost environment

Ramelius Resources boss Mark Zeptner says the goldminer is taking several factors into account regarding the release of its FY27 guidance and outlook to FY30 targets.

Gold

Mining 28 Jul 2026

Bellevue hits FY26 guidance

Bellevue Gold boss Darren Stralow says the company's consistent mine grades played a key role in the company achieving record annual production.

Duratec

Contracts 28 Jul 2026

Duratec secures $70m in contracts

Duratec's operational versatility has continued on the back of booking a series of contracts across multiple sectors.

Optus Stadium.

Sport 27 Jul 2026

WA secures 2027, 2029 AFL Origin games

WA will host AFL State of Origin matches at Optus Stadium in 2027 and 2029 against South Australia and Victoria respectively, although the cost of securing both matches is unclear.

VEEM

Defence 27 Jul 2026

Raman departs as VEEM CEO

VEEM chief executive Trevor Raman has announced he will depart the marine technology company, citing a desire to pursue additional career opportunities.

Talga

Mining 27 Jul 2026

Talga shares rise following update

Shares in Talga Group rose by more than 15 per cent early on Monday, following a market update regarding its Vittangi anode project in Sweden.

Sport

Sport 24 Jul 2026

Retention, pathways critical for sport sector

SportWest chief executive Troy Kirkham says there is an importance for WA's sport and recreation sector to ensure high-quality staff are retained and able to fulfil their potential.

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