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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At Close of Business.

Podcasts 6 hours ago

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 6 hours ago

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 8 hours ago

Larvotto set to acquire Hammer in $54m deal

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 hours ago

Sodexo books $100m Westgold contract

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

ACOB

Podcasts 1 day ago

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 1 day ago

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 1 day ago

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 2 days ago

Impact appoints McKerlie as chair

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

Forrestania.

Mining 2 days ago

Forrestania set to acquire Zenith for $93.5m

Forrestania Resources has taken another step towards further increasing its gold footprint in Western Australia.

Contracts 2 days ago

GR Engineering books $7.6m early works deal

Paul Bennett-led Medallion Metals says it remains on course to reach a steady-state metal production at its Ravensthorpe gold project during the second half of 2027.

Fosters

Sport 08 Jun 2026

Fostering a fitness gamechanger

Western Australian fitness industry stalwarts Cal and Shelby Foster began the latest chapter of their business career on Monday in Dunsborough.

Government 08 Jun 2026

Western Australians recognised in King's Birthday honours

Ninety-five Western Australians have been honoured for their services and commitment within the 2026 King's Birthday Honours list.

Resolute

Mining 05 Jun 2026

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 05 Jun 2026

Monadelphous books $380m contract

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

Brasil

Mining 04 Jun 2026

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 04 Jun 2026

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 04 Jun 2026

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.

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