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

Santos on a Mission to Raise Money

Australian oil and gas exploration and production company Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) is on a mission to raise money. After a sale of 700 million Euros worth of hybrid notes last month it has priced an additional 300 million Euros worth of notes this month.

17 Oct 2010

Copper Shortage on the Horizon

The copper business development manager of Rio Tinto, Matthew Holcz feels that planned copper mining projects would be unable to meet the demand for the metal in the next decade.

17 Oct 2010

Woodside on the Hunt for a New CEO

The Chief Executive of Woodside, Don Voelte announced that he would be returning to his native US after handing over the responsibilities for the group's two highly complex growth projects Browse and Sunrise. The 57 year old has been at the helm of the company for seven years now.

14 Oct 2010

Coal & Allied Downgrades Production, Sales

Coal & Allied Industries Ltd (ASX:CNA) has scaled down their full year coal production and sales forecasts. The company said that due to the wet weather they anticipated about 25 million tonnes for the calendar year 2010 which is lower than the previous guidance of 27 million tonnes.

14 Oct 2010

Chile Puts Mining Royalties on the Agenda

In Chile the after effects of the miners rescue can be seen in a bill proposed by President Sebastian Pinera. The bill seeks to raise mining royalties from a range of 4 to 5% as currently paid to a range of 4 to 9% depending upon operating margins. This will eventually be raised to a range of 5 to 14% by the year 2018.

14 Oct 2010

Hungarian Government Takes Control of Company Responsible for Toxic Spill

The Hungarian Government is taking control of the MAL Hungarian Aluminium Production and Trade Company. The alumina plant which released a devastating tide of toxic sludge has been responsible for the Parliament approving a bill which would allow the government to take control of private companies in disaster situations.

13 Oct 2010

ERO Mining Shifts Focus to Lithium

ERO Mining Ltd (ASX:ERO) is shifting its commodity focus from gold and uranium to lithium as it acquires an unlisted lithium and uranium explorer, South East Energy Ltd.

13 Oct 2010

Rio Tinto BHP Iron Ore JV Still Alive

The Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton iron ore joint venture in the Pilbara region is still a live issue despite recent claims that Rio Tinto is poised to abandon the project.

12 Oct 2010

General Moly Announces Hanlong's Receipt of Second Chinese Governmental Approval

General Moly, the U.S. molybdenum producer, announced that it had been told by Sichuan Hanlong Group (Hanlong) that the Chinese company has received formal approval from the Chinese National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) to invest in General Moly.

12 Oct 2010

India Looks to Secure Nuclear Energy Supplies Overseas

India is looking abroad to secure its uranium supply by acquiring mines outside the country. With nuclear energy emerging as viable option which could help meets the growing needs of energy for the world it was important for India to be prepared.

12 Oct 2010