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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LHM

Mining 1 hour ago

Mixed fortunes for Peninsula and Paladin

URANIUM WRAP: Shares in Peninsula Energy tumbled early following the withdrawal of its CY26 production guidance, while Paladin anticipates production to rise at Langer Heinrich.

Wilson and Tivan

Mining 20 hours ago

Tivan announces executive, leadership changes

ASX-listed Tivan has announced a series of key changes as it moves towards a potential positive final investment decision at its Speewah fluorite project later this year.

Mexico

Mining 1 day ago

EV secures key processing plant milestone

It's been a busy 24 hours for Subiaco-based EV Resources, which continues to move closer towards antimony production at its Los Lirios mine in México.

Alkane

Mining 1 day ago

Alkane reaches upper end of FY26 production guidance

West Perth-based Alkane Resources increased its balance sheet by $104 million during the quarter, on the back of reaching the upper end of its annual production guidance.

Zenith

Energy 1 day ago

Lilleyman, Norwell join Zenith Energy board

Zenith Energy has added significant experience to its board, as continues to ride a wave of renewable energy-based momentum.

Deep Yellow

Mining 2 days ago

Deep Yellow awards Tumas contracts worth $34m

Shares in uranium developer Deep Yellow rose early on Monday morning following an update regarding its flagship Tumas project in Namibia.

Perenti

Contracts 2 days ago

Perenti secures $95m contract extension

Perenti boss Vanessa Torres has welcomed the company's contract extension at AngloGold Ashanti's Iduapriem gold mine in Ghana.

Regis

Mining 17 Jul 2026

Regis announces FY27 production guidance

Shares in Jim Beyer-led Regis Resources fell on Friday, following the release of its FY27 annual production guidance.

Beacon

Mining 17 Jul 2026

Beacon toasts operational reliability

Beacon Minerals boss Graham McGarry has toasted to the goldminer's operational reliability amid the fallout from the global fuel squeeze.

Mining 17 Jul 2026

Arrow shares rise on Guinea update

Shares in David Flanagan-led Arrow Minerals rose by more than 65 per cent on Friday, following a significant update relating to its operations in Guinea.

Zavaliesky

Mining 16 Jul 2026

Volt optimistic about European graphite demand

Prashant Chintawar-led Volt Resources is heartened by Europe-based demand for the company's products.

Mining 16 Jul 2026

Ora Banda flags reduced FY27 production guidance

Despite generating a record quarter of gold production during its June 2026 quarter, Subiaco-based Ora Banda Mining has flagged a reduced FY27 annual guidance.

Talga

Mining 16 Jul 2026

Talga secures offtake LOI with Japanese firm

Mark Thompson-led Talga Group has continued its offtake agreement push, securing its second non-binding letter of intent with a Japanese firm in the space of 10 days.

Mining 15 Jul 2026

Medallion locks in EPS strategy

Medallion Metals boss Paul Bennett says the company's decision to enact a early production strategy will aid its push to generate initial cashflow.

WCE

Sport 15 Jul 2026

West Coast total assets reach $160m

The West Coast Eagles continue to be one of Australia's wealthiest national sporting organisations, with the club's total assets now sitting at $160.1 million.

Contracts 15 Jul 2026

Macmahon books $355m contract

ASX-listed contactor Macmahon Holdings has secured a three-year underground mining contract for work at the Mt Marion lithium operation.

Cashies

Retail 14 Jul 2026

Cumins set to retire as Cashies director

Longstanding Cash Converters International executive Peter Cumins has announced he will retire as a director of the company next year.

Sport 14 Jul 2026

Swans aim to extend long-term sustainable growth

Swan Districts Football Club chief executive Jarrad Wright says several key off-field variables are equally important as on-field success.

MLG oz

Mining 14 Jul 2026

MLG Oz enters JV with trailer manufacturing firm

MLG Oz boss Mark Hatfield says the company's participation in a joint venture with heavy trailer manufacturer Mick Murray Welding NT is a “defining moment” of its product strategy.

BCS

Mining 14 Jul 2026

Black Cat anticipates swift Lakewood return

Black Cat Syndicate's Lakewood processing plant in the Goldfields has been impacted by a mill bearing failure.

Sport 13 Jul 2026

Fever surpasses 6k paid member barrier

West Coast Fever increased its paid membership by 29 per cent in 2026, with 6,086 people signing up.

Core Lithium

Mining 13 Jul 2026

Charger divests Bynoe for up to $14.75m

West Perth-based Charger Metals anticipates the divestment of its Bynoe lithium project to Core Lithium to be finalised in coming days, following ministerial approval from the NT government.

Youanimi

Mining 13 Jul 2026

Rox receives final permit for Youanmi

Rox Resources boss Phillip Wilding says construction at the company's flagship Younami gold mine will likely intensify in coming weeks, following a key milestone.

WA Cricket disability programs coordinator Annie Rogan (left), Mason Ogle, Charlene Ogle, and Lucy Dias feel cricket in WA provides an inclusive environment. Photo: Michael O’Brien

Sport 30 Jun 2026

Participation prized, priceless rewards

Those operating within WA's disability sport and recreation sector are seeking to spread the financial load.

At Close of Business.

Podcasts 11 Jun 2026

At Close of Business podcast June 11 2026

Mark Pownall and Justin Fris discuss international consultancy Gerard Daniels and the Perth-based firm's 40 years of operation.

Core Lithium

Mining 11 Jun 2026

Core Lithium plans spin-out, chair to retire

Core Lithium has announced plans to spin-out a series of its exploration assets to form a new junior entity, along with a change at board level.

Antimony

Deals 11 Jun 2026

Larvotto submit $54m Hammer bid

Larvotto Resources boss Ron Heeks says the company's proposed acquisition of West Perth-based junior Hammer Metals will provide plenty of upside.

Sodexo

Contracts 11 Jun 2026

Sodexo books $100m Westgold contract

Sodexo Australia has extended its working relationship with Westgold Resources after securing a significant renewed agreement.

ACOB

Podcasts 10 Jun 2026

At Close of Business podcast June 10 2026

Mark Beyer speaks to Justin Fris about WA's present rollout of renewable energy projects.

Gold

Mining 10 Jun 2026

Alicanto taps investors for $30m

Firmly focused on its recently acquired Mt Henry gold project, Alicanto Minerals has announced plans for an aggressive drill campaign.

Mining 10 Jun 2026

Develop takes FID on two projects

Develop Global's Sulphur Springs and Pioneer Dome projects were both greenlit by the company's board on Wednesday.

Mining 09 Jun 2026

Impact appoints McKerlie as chair

West Perth-based junior Impact Minerals has appointed Jim McKerlie as its non-executive chair, effective immediately.

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