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

Aquila Resources Looks to Sell Washpool and Gets Nod for West Pilbara Iron Ore Project

Aquila Resources Ltd is selling its Washpool coal project. Tony Poli, chief executive officer of the company said that dozens of potential buyers were studying the purchase of the asset. The Perth based company hopes to raise AUD $1 billion for the asset.

11 Aug 2011

China Iron Ore Imports Increased in July

As Chinese steelmakers begin to refurbish their dwindling stockpiles the prices of iron ore are set to rise again. China saw iron ore imports increase by 6.8 % in the month of July as the seasonal demand for raw material was considered.

11 Aug 2011

Xstrata Looks to Expand Mount Isa with Large Multi-Commodity Open Pit Mine

The Swiss mining company Xstrata has decided to start a $47 million study to transform its Mount Isa mining operation. The firm wishes to develop a large multi-commodity open pit mine at the already present mine in north west Queensland. The study is to begin in August and will be completed by early 2013.

11 Aug 2011

Jayden Resources Releases Additional Assay Results from Silver Coin

Jayden Resources has released the assay results from a further 5 holes during the proposed 100 hole drilling program, totaling 15,000 m at the Silver Coin.

11 Aug 2011

Xmet Continues Channel Sampling and Stripping Program at Duquesne-Ottoman

Xmet is continuing a major channel sampling and stripping campaign at the Duquesne-Ottoman property in Quebec.

11 Aug 2011

New Gold Reports Drilling Results from Blackwater Project

New Gold has reported the drilling results of four metallurgical holes and 12 further holes from the Blackwater project, located in central British Columbia.

11 Aug 2011

Sono Resources Expands Aeromagnetic Survey at its Copper-Silver Project, Africa

Sono Resources has expanded the high-resolution aeromagnetic survey at its copper-silver project.

11 Aug 2011

Pro-Energy Group Runs TV Campaign on Benefits of Uranium Mining

The Virginia Energy Independence Alliance is a pro-energy group which is advocating uranium mining benefits in Virginia. The pro-uranium group has launched an advertising campaign which includes television adverts in Central and Southside Virginia to highlight the possible benefits of uranium mining in the state.

10 Aug 2011

European Commission Approval Not Needed for Macarthur Coal Takeover

Peabody Energy and ArcelorMittal have been told by the European Commission’s Directorate General for Competition that the EU Merger Regulation does not apply to PEAMCoal’s $15.50 share offer for Macarthur Coal.

10 Aug 2011

Full Parliamentary Inquiry into NSW Coal Seam Gas

Community groups in Manning and Gloucester have managed to oppose coal seam gas mining at public meetings successfully enough to have the New South Wales Upper House committee announce a full parliamentary inquiry into the impacts of the coal seam gas industry on the state.

10 Aug 2011