Joel Scanlon

Digital Specialist and Founder of News-Medical.Net

Joel relocated to Australia in 1995 from the United Kingdom and spent five years working in the mining industry as an exploration geotechnician. His role involved utilizing GIS mapping and CAD software. Upon transitioning to the North Coast of NSW, Australia, Joel embarked on a career as a graphic designer at a well-known consultancy firm. Subsequently, he established a successful web services business catering to companies across the eastern seaboard of Australia. It was during this time that he conceived and launched News-Medical.Net. Joel has been an integral part of AZoNetwork since its inception in 2000. Joel possesses a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of technology, comprehending its potential impact on society, and actively engaging with AI-driven solutions and advancements.

Articles from Joel

China's Stranglehold on Rare Earths Won't Last: New Report

There is a considerable dependence at present for Rare Earth Elements (REEs) on China at present. Given that it supplies more than 95% of the world’s needs that is hardly surprising. However the dependence on China may be on the decline as many nations struggle to develop their own resources to diminish the hold of the Chinese monopoly on these rare elements.

18 Aug 2011

Namibia Withdraws Planned Mining Tax Hike

The government of Namibia has withdrawn its proposed mining tax hike. Earlier in the year the Namibian government had announced a proposal to raise the mining tax rate to 44% from its current rate of 37.5 %. The Deputy Finance Minister of Namibia, Calle Schlettwein, said that the proposal had been withdrawn to increase the corporate tax on mining companies.

18 Aug 2011

Compass Gold to Acquire Remaining 49% of Africa Mining SARL

Compass Gold Corp is planning to buying out the 49% of a gold mining operation called Africa Mining SARL from Transocean Finance Pty Ltd. and Madani Diallo. Compass Gold will swap 30 million units of common shares and purchase warrants for the 49% stake in Africa Mining.

18 Aug 2011

Chavez Looks to Return Gold Reserves Back to Venezuela

The president of Venezuela Hugo Chavez has told his government to repatriate $11 billion in gold bullion to safeguard the nation from global economic crisis. The gold is currently held in banks in the U.S and Europe. The president also said that he would nationalize the local gold industry to help the economic situation.

18 Aug 2011

Nevada Copper Reports Additional Step-Out Drilling Results from Pumpkin Hollow Property

Nevada Copper has reported further encouraging step-out drilling results from the Pumpkin Hollow property in Nevada.

18 Aug 2011

Alta Mining Commences Exploration Program at SGH Property

Alta Mining, a subsidiary of Fortune Oil and Gas, has begun the 2011 exploration campaign at the SGH property, which is situated in Slocan, Canada.

18 Aug 2011

Quantum Rare Earth Developments Expands Niobium Resource at Elk Creek

Quantum Rare Earth Developments declared on Tuesday that it has found encouraging assay results at 2 holes from the spring / summer 2011 exploration program at its Elk Creek property. The Elk Creek project is located in south-eastern Nebraska.

17 Aug 2011

Lake Shore Gold Extends Gold Mineralization at Bell Creek

Lake Shore Gold has received promising results from the drilling exploration program at its Bell Creek property near Timmins, Ontario. The Canadian mineral exploration company is registered on the Toronto Stock Exchange and owns 100% of the property

17 Aug 2011

Zijin Mining Looks to Acquire Stake in Kyrgyzstan Gold Miner

Zijin Mining Group wants to buy a 60% stake in Altynken LLC, a Kyrgyzstan based gold mining company. The proposed $66 million bid is subject to approvals from both the Chinese and Kyrgyzstan governments. It filed its intentions to the Hong Kong bourse on Tuesday.

17 Aug 2011

Mount Gibson Iron Makes Ore Deal With Glencore

Mount Gibson Iron has agreed to sell iron ore to Glencore International. The Australian mining company signed a deal with the Swiss trading giant to sell 48% of the mine production of iron ore from its Extension Hill mine in Western Australia. This would roughly equal to 1.44 million mt/year from the mine located 239 km away by rail from the port of Geraldton.

17 Aug 2011