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

JP Morgan to Launch Mining Fund

JP Morgan Asset Management is setting up a new mining based mutual fund. Neil Gregson will manage the new mining sector based fund. Gregson was formerly with Credit Suisse and joined JP Morgan last year. He managed a mining related fund in the previous company and has spent 20 years in the natural resources sector.

24 Jan 2011

Cougar Seeks Legal Advice on Eneabba Gas JV

Cougar Energy will be seeking legal advice on its joint venture partner Eneabba Gas as per a statement given to the stock exchange. The two companies had an agreement to develop the Sargon coal tenements in Western Australia.

24 Jan 2011

Supreme Court of India Says Karnataka Iron Ore Ban Not Forever

The Supreme Court of India told the state government of Karnataka that it could not keep up an iron ore transportation ban forever. The ban which was imposed by the state government in an effort to stem illegal mining and export of iron ore was issued last year in July.

23 Jan 2011

China Tightens Grip on Rare Earths

The Ministry of Land and Resources in China has used a mining law to gain direct control of 11 rare earth mining districts in southern China. This will allow the Chinese government greater control over production and export of rare earth minerals that are needed to produce many high tech electronics goods.

23 Jan 2011

OceanaGold's Philippine Gold and Copper Mine Back on Track

OceanaGold Ltd, an Australian listed mining company, announced on Thursday that its Didipio gold and copper project in the Philippines was on track. Commercial production is being seen possible by early 2013 for the mine as all local laws have been met with compliance.

23 Jan 2011

Kenmare Resources Boosts Titanium Mineral Output at Moma Project

Kenmare Resources announced that its Moma project mineral concentrate output had increased by 8% in the second half of last year as compared to the first half.

23 Jan 2011

EMED Mining Readies Itself for Drilling at Rio Tinto Spanish Copper Mine

EMED Mining is ready with its drilling plan for the Rio Tinto copper mine in the Andalucía region of Spain. In 2011 the mining exploration and development company has major plans for its flagship project and is just waiting for full regulatory approval to start work.

20 Jan 2011

Zimbabwian Diamonds Back on the Market: Kimberly Process Amendment

The diamond global watchdog Kimberly Process has allowed imports from Zimbabwe after they voted in favour of a modified version of the Jerusalem Agreement that was drafted in November 2010.

20 Jan 2011

BHP Billiton's Coal Production Will Be Affected for Next Six Months

BHP Billiton said that its coal mining operations will be impacted due to the heavy rains and floods for the next six months. Production of coal is down to one third of the previous quarter.

20 Jan 2011

Malfunctioning System, Equipment Causes West Virginia Mine Blast

As the investigations progress officials say that a lack of protective measures, worn out drill bits and a presence of methane gas is what contributed to the mine blast which killed 29 coal miners last April. The West Virginian mine being investigated in Montcoal was an Upper Big Branch mine.

20 Jan 2011