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

Karnataka State Plan to Ban Iron Ore Exports Knocked Back

The Karnataka state government's desperate plea to the central government in India to ban the export of iron ore met with sensible resistance to the impractical idea.

13 Sep 2010

Vale Spends Big on Iron Ore Shipping

The largest iron ore producer in the world Vale SA has borrowed $1.23 billion from banks in China for buying ships from a Chinese shipyard.

13 Sep 2010

Scientific Breakthrough in Rare Earths for Arafura Resources

Arafura Resources Ltd (ASX:ARU) is hoping to become the world's biggest supplier of rare earths thanks to a scientific breakthrough.

13 Sep 2010

Queensland State Coal Freight Network Bid Falters

Queensland Coal Industry Rail Group or QCIRG has been unable to meet its own or the government's requirements for the coalition of a group of mining companies to set up a state coal freight network. The coal companies led by BHP Billiton have failed to acquire the bid and did not elaborate on the reasons.

12 Sep 2010

Indian Cabinet Approves Sale of Manganese Ore (India) Ltd. Stake

The sale of 10 per cent stake in Manganese Ore (India) Ltd. as part of a sale of state assets has been approved by the Indian cabinet.

12 Sep 2010

Kenmare Resources to Join FTSE 250

Kenmare Resources PLC will join the FTSE 250 index of shares on the London Stock Exchange after the quarterly review of the London Stock Exhange's FTSE UK Index Series. The changes will be applicable from Monday September 20, 2010.

12 Sep 2010

Santos to Sell 15% of Gladstone LNG Project

Santos is getting ready to sell 15% of its stake in a Gladstone liquefied natural gas project before it commits to the first phase later this year. The third largest oil and gas producing company in Australia is calling for a trading halt as it enters negotiations with Total.

9 Sep 2010

Bahia Mineracao Seeks $1.4 Billion to Finance Iron Ore Project

Bahia Mineracao Ltd is seeking a loan of $1.4 billion from banks in Brazil to finance an iron ore project in the north east of Brazil.

9 Sep 2010

Wayne Swan Says Mining Tax Not Up for Discussion

Wayne Swan the treasurer seems at odds with the tax summit being offered to key independent MPs in return for their support to form a Labor government. Mr. Swan said that the tax was not on the summit agenda and that he would like to get this into legislative shape as quickly they possibly can.

8 Sep 2010