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

Trueclaim Exploration Completes Phase I Program at Scadding Gold Property

Trueclaim Exploration has recently completed a significant part in the phase II 8,000 m drilling campaign.

21 Jul 2011

Sona Resources Begins Surface Diamond Drilling Program at Blackdome Property

Sona Resources has commenced a 5,000 m surface diamond drilling campaign at its Blackdome gold mine property, which was previously producing in the Clinton Mining District, southern British Columbia.

21 Jul 2011

Mill Bay Ventures Announces Significant Gold Results from Valentine Mountain Project

Mill Bay Ventures has reported significant gold results from the Valentine Mountain gold project, which is situated 35 km northwest of Sooke in BC.

21 Jul 2011

Copper Advances to Three-Month High

Copper prices have been racing up over the last couple of years as the demand for the red metal far out reaches current supply. The base metal has seen its highest price in the last three months as both India and China compete for it.

20 Jul 2011

China Continues Stranglehold on Rare Earths

China supplies more than 95% of the rare earth minerals needed in the global market. Last year it cut its export quotas for rare earth minerals citing environmental concerns and a crackdown on illegal mining activities. This has caused a shortage of the vital minerals in the world markets.

20 Jul 2011

OZ Minerals Announces $200 million Share Buyback

OZ Minerals has confirmed a $200 million share buyback after announcing high copper and gold production from the Prominent Hill mine. The buyback is to take place after August 17, 2011 once the half year financial results are announced.

20 Jul 2011

Afferro Mining Looks to Raise $24 Million

Afferro Mining is planning on raising funds through an institutional placing. The gold and iron ore mining company has projects in Cameroon and Liberia.

20 Jul 2011

Velocity Minerals Signs Access Agreement with Patented Claim Owners to Commence Drilling

Velocity Minerals, a public company dealing with the acquisition, exploration and the development of gold, molybdenum and other mineral resources, has signed an Access Agreement with the owners of patented claims, known as A claims, which are crucial to the company's Orogrande claim block.

20 Jul 2011

SEMAFO to Upgrade Near Surface Resources of Gold at Fofina Area

A mining company based in Canada, SEMAFO has shared the objectives of the exploration program for 2011 with regards to the current delineation drilling project at Mana's Fofina area.

20 Jul 2011

Telferscot Resources Begins Exploration Activity in Democratic Republic of Congo’s Copper-Cobalt Rich Belt

A mineral exploration company based in Canada, Telferscot Resources has completed the acquisition process of 1830953 Ontario and has gained the right to its exploration projects located in Democratic Republic of Congo’s Kolwezi district.

20 Jul 2011