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

Proposed Mining Tax Not Good for Australia: New Report

In another setback to the mining tax proposed by the federal government a senate inquiry found that it would affect Australia’s competitiveness and should be cancelled. The Western Australia Liberal senator and committee’s chairman Mathias Cormann summarized the findings on the minerals resource rent tax (MRRT) in Perth.

30 Jun 2011

Six Coal Mining Proposals Approved in Orissa

The Indian Environment Ministry gave permission for mining in six coal blocks in the state of Orissa. Five of these were in what previously were called ‘no go’ areas by the Central Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh. The coal will be used to work three power plants increasing power generation capacity by nearly 7,000 megawatts.

30 Jun 2011