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

Douglas Lake Minerals Starts Diamond Drilling at Handeni West Gold Target

Douglas Lake Minerals has started the diamond drilling program at its Kwandege’s Handeni West gold target.

27 Jul 2011

NALCO Receives Forest Clearance Permits for Bauxite Mining

The National Aluminum Company Ltd (NALCO) has obtained the final forest clearance permit for bauxite mining in the Indian state of Orissa. The renewal of its bauxite mining lease for the Panchpatmali South Block in Koraput district of Orissa for 20 more years required the diversion of 110.3 hectares of forest land.

26 Jul 2011

Newmont Ghana to Start Deep Mining at Ahafo

The Ahafo underground mining project owned by Newmont Ghana will commence in 2013-14. The mine is located in Kenyasi, the capital of the Asutifi District in the Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana. The project is part of the Subika mine site.

26 Jul 2011

Chile Mine Rescue to Hit Big Screen

The rescue of 33 miners trapped in an underground mine in Chile is now going to hit the big screen. Producer Mike Medavoy maker of the Black Swan and his company Phoenix Pictures have come to an agreement with the miners to turn their ordeal into a motion picture.

26 Jul 2011

Quadra FNX Mining Announces Jump in Q2 Production

Quadra FNX Mining said that there has been a 20% increase in the second quarter production for 2011. The combined payable production included 55 million pounds of copper, 27 thousand ounces of total precious metals and 2 million pounds of nickel.

26 Jul 2011

CFMEU Wins Workplace Ruling in Pilbara

The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) has won a landmark case against Rio Tinto in Western Australia. The full bench of the Federal Court has ruled that the non-union collective agreements that Rio Tinto had with its mine workers in the Pilbara region were invalid.

26 Jul 2011