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

Woodside Petroleum's Production Affected by Maintenance

Woodside Petroleum's production is being affected by the cost of maintenance related closures and asset sales. The oil and gas company has recorded a drop in its second quarter production levels by 10% compared to the previous year.

25 Jul 2010

Andrew Forrest Says Government Will Need to Redesign Mining Tax

If Fortescue Metals Group Ltd CEO Andrew Forrest has his way Prime Minister Julia Gillard can forget about having the new mining law passed in its current form after the elections.

25 Jul 2010

Newcrest Announces Jump in Production

Newcrest Mining Ltd. (ASX:NCM) has recorded a 32% increase in its Q4 2009/2010 production. A year ago it produced 397,826 ounces of gold in the same quarter, and this year it produced 526,131 ounces of gold.

22 Jul 2010

Rio Alto Mining Gets Go Ahead for Peruvian Gold Mine

Rio Alto Mining Ltd. (TSX:RIO) has received mining permits from the General Bureau of Environmental Affairs (DGAA) of the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) of Peru for the La Arena resource in north central Peru.

22 Jul 2010

Shears Minerals to Buy Nunavut Diamond Mine

Shears Minerals (TSXV:SRM) is buying a diamond mine in Nunavut. The Alberta-based exploration company is hoping to pick up the Jericho mine which happens to be Nunavut’s only diamond mine.

22 Jul 2010

Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Reports Jump in Earnings

Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (NYSE:FCX) has reported a 10% rise in its second quarter earnings.

22 Jul 2010

U.S. National Mining Association Files Law Suit Against EPA and Army Engineers

The National Mining Association (NMA), representing the interests of mining industry in the U.S., filed a law suit Tuesday against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers, claiming the agencies are "unlawfully obstructing permitting of coal mining operations" in Central Appalachia.

21 Jul 2010

Bendigo Mining to Ramp up Exploration Activities

Tasmanian Gold mines are investing more dollars into expanding their exploration activities. The Henty Gold Mine in the north west of Tasmania has 3 exploration licenses covering more than 12 km.

20 Jul 2010

Rio Tinto, Ivanhoe Mines Tussle Over Mongolian Deposit

Rio Tinto wants more than to be a side line partner for Ivanhoe Mines in Mongolia. The Canadian miner Ivanhoe was assisted by Rio to end lengthy and complicated 5 year old negotiations under Mongolian mining law for the largest undeveloped copper deposit in the world.

20 Jul 2010