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

Willow Creek Enterprises Begins Drilling at Hercules Gold + Silver Property

Willow Creek Enterprises has started drilling at its Hercules gold and silver property that is situated in the Walker Lane Mineral Belt in Nevada.

16 Jun 2011

Nevada Copper Reports Positive Drilling Results from Pumpkin Hollow Property

Nevada Copper has announced additional encouraging results from the ongoing 20,000 m expansion and step-out drilling program at the Pumpkin Hollow property in Nevada.

16 Jun 2011

Cabo Drilling Receives Drilling Contract for Redford Iron Ore Property

Cabo Drilling has received a contract to drill 13,000 m at Ridgemont Iron Ore’s Redford iron ore property, which is situated in Vancouver Island, BC.

16 Jun 2011

Newcastle Minerals Commences Drilling at Chester Project

Newcastle Minerals has begun drilling at its Chester Project, which is situated in northwestern Ontario, Canada.

16 Jun 2011

Ditem Explorations Progresses Summer Drilling Program at Lac Henri Property

Ditem Explorations is making progress in the summer exploration program at the Lac Henri property. This exploration at the Lac Henri property will include the rare earth showing that was identified during 2009 and will contain a geological mapping, ground radiometric survey and prospecting with sampling and trenching.

16 Jun 2011

Rio Tinto Set to Expand Pilbara Operations

The Rio Tinto Group has approved the expansion of its iron ore operations in Australia. The company is to invest $676 million over the next six months to profit from ever growing global thirst for iron ore. The funds have been sanctioned to enhance work on port and rail engineering projects in the Pilbara region.

15 Jun 2011

Tanzania Mining Tax Highly Likely

The Tanzania parliament has approved a five year development plan which includes an Australian inspired super-profit tax for the mining industry. The $27.4 billion development plan hopes to earn revenue from the mineral resources of the nation.

15 Jun 2011

Kansanshi Mining Plans $900 Million Investment at Zambian Copper Mine

Kansanshi Mining a subsidiary of First Quantum Minerals operates the largest copper mine in Zambia. The company may spend to the tune of $900 million to increase production at the mine over the next three to four year period as copper prices soar.

15 Jun 2011

Australian Treasurer Says Resource Boom Will Bring Huge Opportunities

Australian Treasurer Wayne Swan said on Tuesday that the investment needs and demand for capital for the country are set to grow proportionately with the resources boom. For this reason Australia will have huge opportunities for foreign investment. The Treasurer was speaking to the International CEO Forum in Canberra.

15 Jun 2011

TVI Pacific Begins Drilling at Facai-1 Exploration Well in Africa

TVI Pacific has announced that Chinese National Petroleum Corporation International Ténéré (CNPCIT), Niger project operator, has started the drilling program at the Facai-1 exploration well.

15 Jun 2011