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

Geovic Mining Stakes New Mexico Claims

Environmentalists in New Mexico are renewing their efforts to gain permanent protection for the Otero Mesa area in the south. About 183 claims are held by the Colorado based company Geovic Mining Corp in the region. The company finished staking a 5 square miles claim in the Cornudas Mountains last week in a bid to find rare minerals.

8 May 2011

New Silver, Lead, Zinc Discovery South of Cobar

Peel Mining Ltd has announced that its exploration drilling at the 4 Mile prospect has found significant silver, lead and zinc mineralization. The prospect which is owned 100% by Peel Mining is located in the May Day Gilgunnia project, situated 100 km south of the Cobar.

8 May 2011

Rare Earth Discovery in Malawi: Globe Metals & Mining

Globe Metals & Mining have discovered virgin rare earth in Malawi. The discovery was made from a reconnaissance sampling program that it conducted at Mount Salambidwe in southern Malawi in south eastern Africa.

8 May 2011

UBS Names New Boss for Metals and Mining in Asia Pacific

Campbell Stewart has been named the head of Metals and Mining for UBS for the Asia Pacific region for investment banking. Mr Stewart is currently the head of investment banking for UBS in Melbourne besides heading the resources team for Australia. His new appointment will let him continue working based in Australia keeping his old roles while taking on the new one.

8 May 2011

Zijin Mining Fined for Toxic Mining Spill

Zijin Mining Group has been ordered to pay a fine of $4.6 million for the toxic spills in the Fujian province originating from its properties. The spill at the Zijinshan Gold and Copper Mine which occurred a year ago poisoned a river and killed many fish besides devastating the area.

5 May 2011

Brazil's CSN Reports Profit Rise of 38%

State run Brazilian steel maker CSN has announced first quarter profits as Net Income rose by 617.5 million Brazilian reais, a bit short of estimates of 677 million reais profits as expected by financial analysts. The Rio de Janeiro based company said that profits in the first quarter were up by 38%.

5 May 2011

Glencore Gears Up for IPO

Glencore is gearing up for its initial public offering (IPO) in London this year and it’s being highly anticipated by the market.

5 May 2011

NSW Gets Tough on Mining and Coal Seam Gas

The state government of New South Wales plans a tough new interim assessment regime for mining and coal seam gas extraction applications. The interim policy is applied in regional areas to help reduce the conflict between agriculture and tourism and the fast developing coal and coal seam gas industries.

5 May 2011

Western Australia Moves to Protect Margaret River from Mining

In Western Australia the government is hoping to protect the wine growing area of Margaret River from mining by setting up new laws. WA’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) recently denied LD Operations permission for a coal mine in the region. EPA chairman Dr Paul Vogel said that the proposal was fundamentally and fatally flawed.

5 May 2011