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.
Shares in West Perth-based Meeka Metals rose early on Tuesday, following news of a key update relating to its Murchison gold project, 50km south of Meekatharra.
Goldminer West African Resources increased its net profit by $321 million in CY25, on the back of increased production courtesy of its Kiaka gold mine.
West Perth-based Cygnus Metals has announced plans to raise $25 million, as it eyes rapid progression at its flagship Chibougamau copper-gold project in Canada.
Three days after being added to the ASX All Ordinaries, rare earths developer St George Mining has taken another key step at its flagship Brazilian project.
Bruce Griffin-chaired Sheffield Resources has withdrawn both its production and shipment guidance for the March 2026 quarter at the Thunderbird mineral sands mine, citing multiple factors.
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.
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.