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

$8 Billion Shortfall in Proposed Mining Tax

The proposed mining tax (MRRT) was criticized as being a mere election ploy by opposition finance spokesperson Andrew Robb.

7 Sep 2010

Zijin Mining Group Calls Off Platmin Congo Acquisition

The Zijin Mining Group Company has called off the acquisition of Platmin Congo Ltd. after it was saddled with regulatory probes in China over a recent toxic spill.

7 Sep 2010

Goldcorp Inc. to Buy Andean Resources Ltd. for $3.5 Billion

Goldcorp Inc. has agreed to buy Andean Resources Ltd. for $3.5 billion. The second largest Canadian gold producer exceeded a rival offer made five hours earlier to gain control of an Argentinean mine. The shares in Andean Resources also rose to Canadian $6.98 on the Toronto stock exchange before a trading halt was announced.

6 Sep 2010

Newcrest Mining Seeking New Mergers and Acquisition

After acquiring Lihir Gold for $10 billion, Newcrest Mining is now looking for fresh mergers and acquisition opportunities in the Asia-Pacific and West Africa regions.

6 Sep 2010

China Metallurgical Group To Construct Iron Ore Mine in WA

China Metallurgical Group Corp is planning to start construction on an iron ore mine in Western Australia by mid 2012 and start operations by 2015.

6 Sep 2010

Call to Ban Prosperity Mine Proposal Gaining Momentum

The call to reject the Prosperity Mine proposal has received strong support from the Union of British Colombia Indian Chiefs in Canada. It is also supported by the Tsilhqot'in Nation, Esketemc First Nation, Canoe Creek Band and the Northern Shuswap Tribal Council.

3 Sep 2010

Mali Looks to Attract More Mining Investment with New Mining Code

The Mali government is hoping to attract new investments in the mining industry with its new mining code.

2 Sep 2010

Philex Mining Looks to Invest $5.2b in Philippino Gold Project

Philex Mining Corp is looking to investment $5.2 billion in the Tampakan project in the Philippines. In a disclosure made by the COO and President Jose Ernesto C. Villaluna Jr to the Philippine Stock Exchange he mentioned that the company is constantly looking at all investment opportunities.

2 Sep 2010

National Mining Association Attacks EPA Report on the Polluting Effects of Mountain Top Coal Mining

A study released by the NMA on Thursday said that the EPA researchers in West Virginia did not prove that environmental harm was caused by mountain top mining. It also said that the study by the EPA was based merely on one organism, a type of mayfly.

2 Sep 2010

Lundin Mining Sitting on More Copper Reserves Than it Thought

Toronto-based Lundin Mining, a diversified base metals mining company has boosted its copper reserves and resources at its Nerves-Corvo mine in Portugal as per its six monthly update. The Toronto based mining company reported its resource and reserve estimates on June 30 for its European and African mines.

1 Sep 2010