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

Analysts Predict $8 Billion Profit for Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is likely to post a net profit for its first half in the region of $8 billion. The profits have been bolstered by the hike in prices of iron ore, aluminium, and copper.

3 Aug 2011

China Steel Production Falls, Trial of Iron Ore Index Soon

China is not too hopeful about its steel production forecasts for the second half of 2011. The China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) highlights the effect that tight monetary policy is having on commodities demand in the nation. Zhang Changfu, vice chairman of the association said that steel production growth will slow down further in the second half of this year.

3 Aug 2011

Rio Tinto to Challenge High Court Ruling on Pilbara Workplace Agreements

Rio Tinto is challenging a High Court ruling that will allow the unions to operate in the iron ore operations it owns in Western Australia. If the ruling holds the unions will be allowed to bargain on issues of pay and work conditions for mine workers in the Pilbara region.

3 Aug 2011

Yanzhou Coal Acquires Two Queensland Coal Companies

Hong Kong listed Yanzhou Coal Mining Company has decided to buy thermal coal exploration and production companies in Queensland. The Yanzhou Coal Mining Co will spend $202.5 million on acquiring Syntech Resources Pty Ltd and Syntech Holdings II Pty Ltd, from GS Power Holdings.

3 Aug 2011

India's NMDC Looks to Make Foreign Acquistions

National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), India’s largest iron ore miner, is currently involved in talks with overseas mining companies in regard to possible takeovers. NMDC Chairman Rana Som said the company had earmarked $500 million for overseas acquisitions this financial year.

3 Aug 2011