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

Ranger Uranium Mine Output Down in 2010

Energy Resources of Australia's (ASX:ERA) Ranger uranium mine may experience decreased production in 2010 compared to the previous year.

20 Jul 2010

Mining Activities of Reddy Brothers in India Questioned

In India the supposed illegal mining activities of brothers, Karnataka State Revenue Minister G Karunakara Reddy and Tourism Minister G Janardhana Reddy, were questioned by the Governor H R Bhardwaj in a public statement today.

20 Jul 2010

Quick Action Called for on New U.S. Mining Legislation

Mine safety officials in the United States are hoping for a quick passage of the new mining bill which will crack down on mines with safety problems. The industry has been complaining that the new legislation is too punitive.

20 Jul 2010

Rio Tinto Ramps Up Pilbara Operations

Rio Tinto is ramping up work in the Pilbara region of Australia. The mining giant has pledged US$200 million in funding for its iron ore operations expansion in Western Australia's Pilbara region.

20 Jul 2010

Government Says Hunter Valley Mining Activities Pose No Health Risks

Hunter Valley mining activities may be increasing air pollution in the villages surrounding it, but the government feels the pollution is within acceptable and safe limits.

20 Jul 2010

BP to Test New Containment Cap

BP is all set to test the new cap that it has placed over its damaged well at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico. The testing procedure is expected to last from 6 to 48 hours.

20 Jul 2010

Queensland Gas Projects on Hold Pending Garrett Review

The Australian Environment Minister Peter Garrett is not the Queensland's mining communities' most favorite person right now. Billions of dollars worth of Coal Seam Gas projects in Queensland are on hold for three months so that Mr. Garrett can study the impact of these projects on the environment.

20 Jul 2010

Indophil Resources Seeking New Buyer

Indophil Resources (ASX:IRN) is looking for potential buyers after Zijin Mining Group Co. decided to terminate a takeover offer relating to the open pit ban in South Cotabato province of the Philippines which impacts its Tampakan Copper-Gold Project.

20 Jul 2010

India's Reliance Power Gets New Life Line on Coal Power Plant Loan

A full financial, technical and environmental review will be undertaken by the members of the U.S. Export - Import Bank before they take a vote on giving India's Reliance Power a loan. The loan worth $600 million is to finance a new coal fired power plant to be located in India.

20 Jul 2010

Shares in Oxford Resource Partners Drop on 1st Day of Trading

The day did not go as well as imagined for the largest producer of surface mined coal in Ohio. In fact Oxford Resource Partners LP (OXF:US) found its shares slipping on the first day of trading in its $162 Million IPO.

20 Jul 2010