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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justin.fris@businessnews.com.au

ACOB

Podcasts 19 Aug 2026

At Close of Business podcast August 19 2026

Sam Jones speaks to Justin Fris about Business News' recent communications and cyber feature.

Gold

Mining 19 Aug 2026

Asara divests project stake

West Perth-based Asara Resources has filed documents to offload its 74.79 per cent stake in the Paguanta copper-silver-lead-zinc project.

SCEE

Manufacturing 19 Aug 2026

Full-year records aplenty for SCEE

Despite a bumper FY26, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering boss Graeme Dunn has reiterated to shareholders that the company will not rest on its laurels.

PDL

Mining 19 Aug 2026

Lycopodium posts $40m net profit

Lycopodium shares rose by more than 10 per cent early on Wednesday to a new company high, following the release of their FY26 results.

ACOB

Podcasts 18 Aug 2026

At Close of Business podcast August 18 2026

Justin Fris speaks to Sam Jones about how WA may miss out on benefits from the federal government's recent uranium export deal with India.

PDL

Contracts 18 Aug 2026

Lycopodium lands $37m contract

East Perth-based Lycopodium has secured its second significant EPCM contract in the space of 10 days.

SRG Global

Manufacturing 18 Aug 2026

Successful FY26 for SRG Global

Shares in David Macgeorge-led SRG Global rose by more than eight per cent on Tuesday, following the release of its FY26 results.

Macmahon

Mining 18 Aug 2026

Macmahon tips FY26 momentum to continue

Shares in Macmahon Holdings were sold off early on Tuesday, despite meeting or exceeding market guidance for the tenth consecutive year.

Deep Yellow

Mining 18 Aug 2026

Uranium plays stuck despite India deal

A ban on uranium mining could leave WA on the outside of the recent federal deal with India.

ACOB

Podcasts 17 Aug 2026

At Close of Business podcast August 17 2026

Sam Jones speaks to Justin Fris about how data breaches can cause issues for organisations.

Mining 17 Aug 2026

Imdex shares fall despite FY26 success

Despite a series of record results in FY26, shares in Paul House-led Imdex fell throughout trade on Monday.

Forrestania

Contracts 17 Aug 2026

Forrestania awards $27m contract

Forrestania Resources has backed Perth-based MEGA Resources to help further develop its Tycho gold deposit near Coolgardie.

Macmahon

Deals 17 Aug 2026

Macmahon divests stake in Qld accommodation

Macmahon Holdings boss Michael Finnegan says a new Queensland-based strategic partnership will deliver upside for the company moving forward.

NRW

Contracts 14 Aug 2026

NRW lands $130m in contracts

Belmont-based NRW Holdings has continued its working relationship with Stockland Development in Queensland.

RAC Arena

Sport 14 Aug 2026

Big crowd tipped for NBL1 West deciders

Since Basketball WA's decision to host NBL1 West grand finals at RAC Arena, crowds in excess of 6,000 people and viewership records have followed.

Monadelphous

Contracts 13 Aug 2026

Monadelphous books contracts worth $110m

Zoran Bebic-led Monadelphous has secured a suite of construction and maintenance-based contracts across multiple sectors.

Northern suburbs

Sport 13 Aug 2026

McCarthy to depart as Falcons CEO

Change across senior leadership management positions throughout WA's football industry has continued.

Macmahon

Contracts 13 Aug 2026

Macmahon extends NSW push

Michael Finnegan-led Macmahon Holdings has continued its push into New South Wales, after securing a roadworks-based early works contract.

Lotus

Mining 12 Aug 2026

Operations resume at Kayelekera for Lotus

Lotus Resources boss Greg Bittar has welcomed acid production and uranium processing operations resuming at its flagship Kayelekera uranium project in Malawi.

Macmahon

Contracts 12 Aug 2026

Medallion backs Macmahon for Ravensthorpe

Paul Bennett-led Medallion Metals has looked to Macmahon Holdings to assist on its path to production.

Wia

Mining 12 Aug 2026

Wia taps investors for $125m

Wia Gold boss Henk Diedrichs is excited by the company's march toward first production at its Kokoseb gold project in Namibia.

Mexico flag

Mining 11 Aug 2026

EV to begin ore processing campaign

Subiaco-based EV Resources will begin its proof-of-concept antimony ore processing campaign, after securing a key purchase.

Mining 11 Aug 2026

Araxá MRE increase for St George

St George Mining chair John Prineas says the company has an opportunity to become a “globally significant” niobium producer, courtesy of its flagship Araxá project in Brazil.

Corazon.

Mining 11 Aug 2026

Corazon appoints Curtis as chair

Corazon Mining has secured the services of experienced mining executive Rob Curtis, as it continues its push towards gold production.

Macmahon

Contracts 11 Aug 2026

Macmahon books $406m contract

Michael Finnegan-led Macmahon Holdings will return to New Zealand in October, after securing a contract with Endura Mining.

Mining 10 Aug 2026

Massive US coup for Evion Group

Evion Group's aspirations to become a domestic supplier of fluorspar and graphite in the US have received another ideal boost.

Larvotto

Mining 10 Aug 2026

Larvotto not to pursue Hammer acquisition

Larvotto Resources has announced it will not submit a counter bid to acquire Hammer Metals.

Lindian

Mining 10 Aug 2026

Lindian acquires full ownership, addresses speculation

Shares in rare earths developer Lindian Resources rose by more than 10 per cent early on Monday, on the back of multiple updates regarding its flagship asset.

Bears

Sport 07 Aug 2026

Bears unveil home jersey at packed function

Simultaneously across both coasts of Australia on Friday afternoon, a key remaining branding mystery surrounding the Perth Bears was revealed.

Lycopodium

Contracts 06 Aug 2026

Lycopodium books $93m contract

Peter De Leo-led Lycopodium will extend its working relationship with Artemis Gold, on the back of securing a major contract.

Beach Energy

Mining 06 Aug 2026

Beach underlying NPAT down 21 pc

Shares in Ryan Stokes-chaired Beach Energy dipped slightly on Thursday, following release of the company's FY26 results and FY27 guidance targets.

MX flag

Mining 06 Aug 2026

EV secures binding ore supply deal

Shares in Subiaco-based EV Resources rose by more than 10 per cent on Thursday morning, following successful conversion of an existing MOU.

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