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

Fortescue Metals Sees Decline in Iron Ore Shipments Due to Bad Weather

Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) was affected by the recent bad weather in Australia as heavy rains saw it shipping 11.5 % less iron ore in the March quarter this year as compared to the previous year.

13 Apr 2011

Glencore Set for an IPO and a Bigger Chunk of Xstrata

Glencore International, a Switzerland based commodities trader, is all set to announce a partial public flotation. The Initial Public Offering (IPO) for Glencore International will allow it to move towards more acquisitions.

13 Apr 2011

Century Mining Resolves Issues, Re-Starts Milling at San Juan Gold Mine

Century Mining Corporation has restarted its milling operation at the San Juan gold mine in Peru. Ggold milling had been suspended two weeks ago after the suspension order was given by the Peruvian Government. The suspension had been ordered as the government was concerned about the permission and construction of the tailings areas for the company.

13 Apr 2011

Lundin Mining Board Not in Favour of Equinox Takeover

Lundin Mining is not in favour of the hostile takeover bid from Equinox Minerals. The unsolicited Canadian $4.7 billion bid should be rejected by shareholders if the board of director’s recommendation is to count. Equinox Minerals itself has refused a $6.3 billion offer from China’s Minmetals Resources calling it opportunistic.

13 Apr 2011

New $800 Million Phosphate Mine Will Pressure Housing in Mount Isa

The approval of the $800 million phosphate mine in the outback of Queensland will put pressure on housing in the area. The phosphate mining lease approved by the state government will allow Legend international Holdings to operate two of its mineral reserves in the north of Mount Isa.

13 Apr 2011

Australian Trade Liberalization Push to Help Non-Mining States

The federal government is going to push free trade in an attempt to improve the economic condition of Australian states that have not benefited by the mining boom. Prime Minister Julia Gillard is going to give a thrust to a new round of trade liberalization to help non-mining states that are struggling to keep pace with the resources boom.

12 Apr 2011

Chinalco Embarks on Rare Earth Joint Venture

The Aluminum Corporation of China Ltd (Chinalco) is getting into a joint venture involving rare earths. The company is set to buy a controlling stake in the rare-earth subsidiary of the state-owned Guangxi Nonferrous Metals Mining Group.

12 Apr 2011

Moly Mines Secures Funds for Expansion via Hanlong

Moly Mines have secured finances for developing the Spinfex Ridge molybdenum copper mine. Hanlong Mining, the majority shareholder in the project, has managed to obtain a $500 million financing facility from the China Development Bank for the project located in Western Australia.

11 Apr 2011

University of Queensland Looks to Clean Up Mine Water

The University of Queensland has awarded an internal fellowship scheme to foster research excellence in applications that deal with water technology issues in the mining industry. It is one of 15 successful applications for the award given to Vice-Chancellor's Senior Research Fellowships.

11 Apr 2011

Geologix Explorations Accelerates Final Option Payment to Buy Tepal Property

Geologix Explorations has released the closing option payment of US$2.3 million property because of the primary vendor and acquires a 100% interest in the 138 km2 property package in Michoacán state, Mexico

11 Apr 2011