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

Hong Kong's Noble Group Launches Bid for Territory Resources

Hong Kong based commodities trader Noble Group has made a rival bid for Territory Resources, an iron ore mining company. Territory Resources is currently under a takeover bid from Exxaro Resources, a South African coal mining company which is offering them 46 cents per share.

12 Jun 2011

Agreement Between CFMEU and Rio Tinto for Pilbara Workers

The Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) has applauded the breakthrough deal with mining giant Rio Tinto in Western Australia. The collective agreement for iron ore rail workers in the Pilbara region is the first such union agreement with the mining company for 18 years. With this the union gains its first foothold in the region after nearly two decades.

12 Jun 2011

Colombia Approves Reform to Mining Royalties

In Colombia major legislation was passed that will spread billions of dollars from oil and mining royalties more evenly across the nation. Colombia is the fourth largest producer of crude oil in Latin America and is set to hike exports of not just oil but also coal and metals in the coming years.

12 Jun 2011

China and Chile Ink New Mining and Banking Deals

China and Chile have signed agreements for mining, telecommunication and banking deals during the visit of Vice President Xi Jinping to Chile this week. Xi is expected to be the next President once current Chinese President Hu Jintao finishes his term in 2013.

12 Jun 2011

CESC to Buy 4.8% Stake in Resource Generation

RPG Group firm CESC Ltd has decided to invest $10 million to gain a 4.8 % stake in Resource Generation which is a listed Australian mining firm. It made the investment using Bantal Singapore Pte Ltd, which is a Singapore based subsidiary that CESC owns wholly. The decision to buy a 10% stake in the company had been made last year.

12 Jun 2011