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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Resolute

Mining 1 day ago

Syama quarterly production impacted for Resolute

Ongoing civil unrest and security issues have impacted Resolute Mining's Syama operations in Mali during its second quarter.

Monadelphous

Contracts 1 day ago

Monadelphous books $380m contract

Engineering and mining services contractor Monadelphous has secured a significant contract with Queensland-based CS Energy.

Brasil

Mining 2 days ago

Viridis secures key electrical agreement for Colossus

Rafael Moreno-led Viridis Mining and Minerals has secured an important agreement as it moves towards a potential FID at its Colossus rare earth project later this year.

Mining 2 days ago

Frontier taps investors for $110m

Frontier Energy executive chair Jamie Cullen says the company's $110 million capital raise is a pivotal achievement for the company.

Sport 2 days ago

Post-Eagles Simpson opens up on leadership

Former West Coast Eagles senior coach Adam Simpson has provided insight into key leadership and cultural traits which have served him well in business and Australian Rules Football for more than 30 years.

Serbia

Mining 03 Jun 2026

Minrex appoints Edwards as chair

Incoming Minrex Resources chair Robert Edwards has outlined the reasons behind his decision to join the junior.

US flag

Mining 03 Jun 2026

Fortuna welcomes $8.6m US investment

Fortuna Metals boss Tom Langley says an investment by US tech firm WNDRCO Holdings could aid the company's push to build American ties within the critical minerals sector.

Hualilán

Mining 02 Jun 2026

Challenger's first gold at Hualilán

Challenger Gold has notched up another significant milestone, a few weeks after several key announcements.

EV Resources.

Mining 02 Jun 2026

Tecomatlán feedstock deal boost for EV

As it moves towards first production at its Los Lirios mine in México, antimony aspirant EV Resources has secured additional ore feedstock deals.

Mining 02 Jun 2026

Evion Group appoints Sinodinos as strategic advisor

As it moves to accelerate progression with America's critical minerals sector, West Perth-based junior Evion Group has announced a key appointment.

SRG Global

Contracts 02 Jun 2026

SRG shares rise amid $1.85b contracts

Shares in SRG Global rose by mora than 10 per cent on Tuesday morning, following a series of positive updates to the market.

SFFC

Sport 29 May 2026

Business behind WA Day derbies

Four club bosses have provided insight behind one of the biggest days on the WAFL calendar.

Serbian flag

Mining 28 May 2026

Spiers departs as Middle Island CEO

West Perth-based Middle Island Resources has announced the resignation of Peter Spiers as chief executive officer.

HMW

Mining 28 May 2026

Galan notches up milestone at HMW

Shares in Galan Lithium rose by 8 per cent early on Thursday, following welcomed news from its Hombre Muerto West lithium project in Argentina.

IG6

Manufacturing 28 May 2026

Construction green light for IG6's micronising facility

North Perth-based International Graphite has announced a key milestone in relation to its mooted Collie micronising facility.

Xanadu

Mining 27 May 2026

Platina appoints Polito as MD

Mt Hawthorn-based Platina Resources has appointed Dr Paul Polito as its managing director, effective from July 20.

Whyalla

Manufacturing 27 May 2026

Bids shortlisted for Whyalla Steelworks

Two bidders remain in the bid to acquire the Whyalla Steelworks, although a third entity still retains a right of last offer.

Macmahon

Contracts 27 May 2026

Macmahon secures contract extension at Majestic

Macmahon Holdings will continue work at Black Cat Syndicate's Majestic mining centre, after receiving a 12-month extension for an undisclosed amount.

Cricket

Sport 27 May 2026

Ungar appointed WA Cricket Foundation chair

TSA Group chair Tim Ungar has been appointed chair of the WA Cricket Foundation, effective from June 1.

Sport 26 May 2026

Netball WA posts $349k net surplus

Netball WA Group chief executive Simone Hansen has welcomed an increased net surplus in FY25, however says a commitment to strong financial discipline will remain.

Contracts 26 May 2026

GR books major contracts, Brightstar reaches FID

Tony Patrizi-led GR Engineering Services has secured multiple EPC contracts, with one of these enacted courtesy of Brightstar Resources' Goldfields Hub reaching FID.

NRW Holdings.

Contracts 26 May 2026

NRW books contracts worth $120m

For the second time in just over a month, NRW's subsidiary Fredon has booked a sizeable suite of contracts.

ACOB

Podcasts 25 May 2026

At Close of Business podcast May 25 2026

Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Justin Fris about variables within Fortescue's pursuit of a real-zero agenda.

Sport 25 May 2026

Perth Bears eye 20k members, 85pc already from WA

ANALYSIS: Securing a Perth Bears match access membership for HBF Park home games next season could now be more challenging than some anticipated.

Midas

Mining 25 May 2026

Midas divests project for $1.5m

In order to increase focus on its Otavi copper-gold project in Namibia, Midas Minerals has elected to divest its Newington project to Forrestania Resources.

ADC

Sport 21 May 2026

Perth Bears ‘overwhelmed’ by membership response

Perth Bears boss Anthony De Ceglie says early buy-in of the club's two foundation membership packages has been overwhelming – and provided context behind the Bears' $3000 premier package price tag.

Brightstar

Mining 21 May 2026

Brightstar close to FID at Goldfields

Alex Rovira-led Brightstar Resources says it remains on course to reach a positive final investment decision at its Goldfields hub project by the end of the June 2026 quarter.

Cameroon

Mining 21 May 2026

De Bruyn and Craib join Lion Rock

Subiaco-based Lion Rock Minerals has announced some big names as part of its push to fast-track its growth in Cameroon.

Rumble

Mining 19 May 2026

Rumble secures toll mining agreement at Western Queen

Shares in West Perth-based junior Rumble Resources closed trade up 9 per cent to 5.8 cents, following news it had secured a key agreement for its Western Queen gold and tungsten project.

Mining 19 May 2026

Westgold to divest Chalice project for $25.7m

Mid-tier producer Westgold Resources has offloaded yet another non-core asset, announcing it will divest its Chalice gold project to Corazon Mining.

Mining 19 May 2026

CRML set to acquire European Lithium

European Lithium has entered a binding scheme of arrangement with Nasdaq-listed Critical Metals Corporation, with the former's board recommending its shareholders vote in favour of it.

AT4

Mining 19 May 2026

AT4 taps investors for $10m

American Tungsten and Antimony has taken another step towards becoming a significant player within America's critical mineral space.

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