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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PDL

Contracts 09 Mar 2026

Lycopodium books $118m contract

Engineering firm Lycopodium has secured an engineering, supply and labour hire contract with KEFI Gold and Copper in Ethiopia.

ACOB

Podcasts 06 Mar 2026

At Close of Business podcast March 6 2026

Mark Pownall speaks to Justin Fris about Perth podiatrist Paul Griffin and his sustainable footwear business.

Sport 06 Mar 2026

PFL posts $63.6k surplus

The Perth Football League has increased its total equity to $2.55 million, on the back of posting a surplus last year.

Underground

Mining 06 Mar 2026

Formica appointed Dundas chair

Dundas Metals has appointed Steven Formica as its non-executive chair, effective immediately.

Simich

Mining 05 Mar 2026

Catalina to acquire BGM Metals

Karl Simich-chaired Catalina Resources has added another significant asset to its growing copper-gold portfolio in WA.

Peter Lester

Mining 05 Mar 2026

New era at Aurora Energy Metals

On the back of finalising the sale of its namesake uranium project, Subiaco-based Aurora Energy Metals has announced multiple changes at its helm.

Honeymoon.

Mining 05 Mar 2026

Boss maintains guidance despite impact

Boss Energy managing director Matthew Dusci has reaffirmed the company's FY26 annual production guidance at its flagship Honeymoon project in South Australia.

Claremont Oval

Sport 04 Mar 2026

Coffey to depart as Claremont FC CEO

Claremont Football Club has announced that longstanding chief executive Darcy Coffey will depart Tigerland at the end of the month.

Etango

Mining 04 Mar 2026

Chamberlain appointed Bannerman MD

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.

Dennis Cometti

Sport 04 Mar 2026

Vale Dennis Cometti

Respected Australian sports broadcaster Dennis Cometti has died age 76.

Mining 04 Mar 2026

Horizon Gold to raise $30.2m

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.

Lindian

Mining 03 Mar 2026

Lindian shares rise following acquisition

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.

Rugby League

Sport 27 Feb 2026

Rabbitohs to maintain WA hold despite Bears

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.

ASX

Deals 26 Feb 2026

Mayfield Group set to acquire SMEC Power & Technology

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.

Black Cat Syndicate

Mining 26 Feb 2026

Black Cat board approves mill expansion

Black Cat Syndicate's Lakewood mill will be expanded to 1.5 million tonnes per annum, following approval from the goldminer's board.

Capricorn

Mining 26 Feb 2026

Capricorn posts record underlying net profit

Capricorn Metals says a record-filled first half of the 2026 financial year has put it another step closer towards becoming a successful mid-tier gold producer.

Manufacturing 25 Feb 2026

Duratec profit up 3.5pc

Duratec boss Chris Oates says he is confident the engineering firm is ideally placed heading into the second half of FY26.

Searipple

Manufacturing 25 Feb 2026

Fleetwood shares down following half-year update

Shares in Fleetwood fell by more than 20 per cent early on Wednesday, despite posting a first-half net profit after tax of $8.6 million.

Justin Nuich

Mining 24 Feb 2026

Mader half-year profit up 17 pc

Perth Airport-based Mader Group has reaffirmed both its profit and revenue guidance for FY26, on the back of positive first half results.

At Close of Business.

Podcasts 23 Feb 2026

At Close of Business podcast February 23 2026

Mark Beyer and Justin Fris discuss Genus' power up.

Gold

Mining 23 Feb 2026

West African to continue govt dialogue

West African Resources says it will continue to engage in discussions with the government of Burkina Faso in relation to ownership of its Kiaka gold project.

Sport 23 Feb 2026

Fremantle Dockers post $554k operating profit

Despite generating a club record revenue of $83.6 million, the Fremantle Dockers posted a reduced operating profit in 2025.

GR Engineering.

Contracts 23 Feb 2026

Genesis selects GR as preferred contractor

Raleigh Finlayson-led Genesis Minerals has selected GR Engineering Services as preferred contractor in relation to its Tower Hill gold project near Leonora.

Mining 20 Feb 2026

EV appoints US advisor to aid antimony push

In its push to become a near-term antimony producer in North America, Subiaco-based EV Resources has made a key appointment.

GR Engineering

Manufacturing 20 Feb 2026

GR Engineering first-half profit and revenue dip

Shares in GR Engineering Services fell early on Friday morning, following the release of its first half results for FY26.

Main pic: RFDS. Inset top: Rob Slocombe will replace Sam Walsh (bottom inset) as the RFDSWA chair.

Cultural Industries 20 Feb 2026

Slocombe to replace Walsh as RFDSWA chair

The Royal Flying Doctor Service in Western Australia has elected Robert Slocombe as chair, effective from April 27.

Mining 19 Feb 2026

Wesfarmers posts $1.6b half-year net profit

Rob Scott-led Wesfarmers posted a statutory first-half net profit of $1.6 billion, up by 9.3 per cent from $1.46 billion in the prior corresponding period.

EFFC

Sport 18 Feb 2026

Sharks to seek further clarification regarding fencing specifics

The East Fremantle Football Club says it is confident it will be able to implement a fencing model in 2026 which adheres to WAFL venues policy guidelines.

SCEE

Contracts 18 Feb 2026

SCEE shares rise following update

Shares in Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Group closed trade up 15 per cent on Wednesday following the release of its first half results for FY26.

Utah

Mining 18 Feb 2026

American West further enhances US engagement

American West Metals has taken a leaf out of St George Mining's book in order to further engagement with the US government authorities.

Trek

Mining 17 Feb 2026

Trek to raise $15m

Derek Marshall-led Trek Metals has announced plans to raise $15 million, in order to propel an upcoming extensive drilling program at its Christmas Creek gold project.

Macmahon

Contracts 17 Feb 2026

Strong first half for contracting trio

RESULTS WRAP: Increased net profits, revenue and interim dividends were a common theme for MLG Oz, Macmahon and SRG during the first half of FY26.

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