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.
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Bruce Griffin-chaired Sheffield Resources has withdrawn both its production and shipment guidance for the March 2026 quarter at the Thunderbird mineral sands mine, citing multiple factors.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.
Boss Energy managing director Matthew Dusci has reaffirmed the company's FY26 annual production guidance at its flagship Honeymoon project in South Australia.
Uranium-focused developer Bannerman Energy has confirmed a series of board changes, as it moves closer towards a potential green light of its Etango project.
Newly appointed managing director Scott Williamson says the midcap has a great opportunity to attain further from its Gum Creek gold project, located 640km North East of Perth.
Shares in Lindian Resources closed trade on Tuesday up 23 per cent to 65 cents, following news it would acquire a major processing facility in Kazakhstan.
South Sydney Rabbitohs chief executive Blake Solly says the club will maintain its connection with WA, despite the introduction of the Perth Bears from next season.
Shares in South Australia-based Mayfield Group closed trade up 15 per cent following news it is set to acquire SMEC Power & Technology for up to $30 million.