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

Alberta Ranks Top for Mining Investment, Australia Falls to Bottom

As per a Fraser Institute survey of 51 international jurisdictions Alberta is apparently the most attractive place for mining investment, while Ottawa and the provinces need to resolve jurisdictional issues concerning First Nations land claims.

13 Aug 2010

Striking Miners Grind Bolivian Mine to a Halt

Hundreds of striking miners in Bolivia have occupied a hydro-electric station which supplies power to the San Cristobal mine. The mine is owned by Japanese company Sunitomo Corp and it is located in the southern Potosi region.

13 Aug 2010

Aquarius Platinum Leaps into the Black

Aquarius Platinum CEO Stuart Murray is a happy man with the company going from a loss in 2009 to a net profit of $27.8 million in the financial year 2010.

13 Aug 2010

Proposal for a Single National Regulatory Body for Oil and Gas in Australia

Yet another pre-election promise involves setting up a single national regulatory body for the oil and gas industry as per Resources Minister Martin Ferguson.

12 Aug 2010

Fortescue Metals Plans to Increase Iron Ore Production

The upswing in the demand for iron ore as the global economy recovers from the crisis is leading to Fortescue planning on increasing iron ore production.

12 Aug 2010

Tara west Residents Blockade QGC from Surat Basin

The residents of Tara west, Brisbane are blocking the Queensland Gas Company (QGC) from conducting seismic testing in the Surat Basin north west of Toowoomba. They have been joined by environmental group Friends of the Earth in their endeavor.

10 Aug 2010

Ivanhoe Australia Looks to Raise $269 Million for Expansion and Debt Repayment

Ivanhoe Australia (ASX:IVA) is planning to raise up to $269 million for the acquisition of a project to be developed in Queensland and to repay current

10 Aug 2010

Koongarra May Become 'Off Limits' for Uranium Mining

French multinational and industrial conglomerate AREVA might want to explore the Koongarra area of Northern Territory in Australia for uranium, but if the sole Aboriginal owner has his way the land would soon be part of the Kakadu National Park.

10 Aug 2010

Bradken MD Says Crisis Over, Growth in Earnings

The Managing Director of Bradken (ASX: BKN), Brian Hodges says that the financial crisis faced by the company was over

10 Aug 2010

Zijin Mining Group to Shift Focus from Overseas Expansion to Safety and Environment in China

Toxic leaks, oil spills and fires seem to be plaguing Zijin Mining Group Co. The biggest gold producer in China has decided to slow down its pace of expansion overseas to focus on strengthening the safety and environmental standards at its domestic operations as per a statement made by company Chairman Chen Jinghe.

10 Aug 2010