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

South Africa's New Mining Moratorium Announced

In a bid to provide better mining regulation and transparent functioning of government the Minerals Resources Minister of South Africa Susan Shabangu announced a new mining moratorium in Pretoria yesterday.

18 Aug 2010

Woodside Petroleum Makes 2nd Gas Discovery in as Many Days

In what must be an extremely satisfying exploratory run Woodside Petroleum (ASX: WPL) has made a second gas discovery off the northwest coast of Australia within two days. The future investment in the Pluto Project which was earlier up for consideration is now a foregone conclusion.

17 Aug 2010

Conservation Issues Persist for Vedanta Mining Project in India

In a clash between tribal conservation groups and profitable mining the Vedanta mining project has run into a controversy. The bauxite mine proposed by Vedanta on sacred tribal land in Dongria Kondh has been stalled by an Indian government inquiry.

17 Aug 2010

Strikes Over in Bolivian Mining Region

The 19 day long protest in Bolivia's Potosi province was finally brought to an end with the protestors lifting the blockade of the airport and major roads.

17 Aug 2010

Woodside Petroleum Announces Significant Gas Intersections

Woodside Petroleum Ltd (ASX:WPL), shares rose to a one month high after gaining 2.5 % after its Alaric-1 prospect offshore intersected gas pays over several zones.

16 Aug 2010

Newcrest Mining Posts Spectacular Profits

Newcrest Mining (ASX:NCM), Australia's leading gold mining company, has doubled year profits as if to prove the fact.

16 Aug 2010

Leighton Holdings Reports Jump in Profits

Leighton Holdings Ltd (ASX: LEI) reported a 39% rise in full year net profits on Monday. The company said that work in hand had increased to a new record making sure that it was looking forward to a good current financial year as well.

16 Aug 2010

Centennial Coal Reports Drop in Profits

Centennial Coal (ASX:CEY) has announced a 28% fall in the net profits for the year 2009-2010. The annual net profit was reported at $51.5 million a step down from the $71.2 million posted by the company in the financial year 2008-09.

16 Aug 2010

Colombia Captures Mining and Oil Investments from Venezuela and Ecuador

Colombia is watching its foreign mining and oil investments boom as security gains and capitalist friendly investment rules come in to play.

16 Aug 2010

Tragedy at South African Mine

In a horrendous mining massacre that shook South Africa guards gunned down four illegal miners at the Aurora company mine. The mine located east of Johannesburg is jointly owned by Nelson Mandela's grandson Zondwa Mandela and President Zuman's nephew Khulubuse Zuma.

13 Aug 2010