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

Angus Mining Updates on Ondundu Gold Project‎, Namibia

Angus Mining (Namibia) Inc has signed an agreement with its joint venture partner, Forsys Metals Corp. The two are developing the Ondundu Gold Project in Namibia. The Canadian based precious metals exploration company is hoping to get good shareholder returns from the development of this asset.

2 Feb 2012

BHP Billiton to Step Out of Titanium Industry

BHP Billiton is looking to focus on its core business areas and is going to abandon titanium mining. The Australian mining giant is selling its 37% stake in the South African titanium producer, Richards Bay Minerals. There have also been confirmed reports of cut backs that the mining giant has made in nickel ore production as well.

2 Feb 2012

Newmont Mining Looks to Offload Australian Coal Assets

Newmont Mining is in the situation whereby two overseas companies are hoping to buy its coal tenements. The mining company is selling its coal assets in Queensland which are estimated to hold more than 1.2 billion tones of thermal coal.

2 Feb 2012

Richmont Mines Completes Private Placement with Bob Buchan

Richmont Mines has completed a Canadian $10 million worth private placement with Mr. Bob Buchan. The gold industry veteran has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Richmont Mines following the investment made by him and two of his immediate family members.

2 Feb 2012

El Condor Minerals Initiates Work Program at Horden Lake Project

El Condor Minerals has commenced the work program for 2012 at the Horden Lake copper project in Quebec.

2 Feb 2012

La Ronge Gold Commences Drilling at Preview SW Gold Deposit

La Ronge Gold, a Canada-based gold exploration company has begun the drilling program at the Preview SW gold deposit, which is situated in North Saskatchewan. Drilling at the deposit has been specifically designed to bring the previous resources to the present standards of NI 43-101 and to extend the mineralized zones at depth and along strike.

2 Feb 2012

Paramount Gold and Silver Announces New Assay Results from San Miguel Project

Paramount Gold and Silver, a U.S. based exploration and development company, has announced the latest assay results from the core drilling program, which is being conducted at its San Miguel Project in Mexico.

2 Feb 2012

Brazilian Gold Reports Assay Results of 2010 Drill Program on Surubim Project

Canadian-based public company, Brazilian Gold has announced the assay results for the last 11 holes of the 2010 drilling program conducted on the Surubim project (Jau target), which is located in northern Brazil’s Tapajós region.

2 Feb 2012

Alturas, Buenaventura Sign Option Agreement on Ccaccapaqui Gold-Silver Property in Peru

Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A , a Peruvian company, and Alturas Minerals have signed a four-year option agreement relating to Alturas’ Ccaccapaqui gold-silver property located in southern Peru.

2 Feb 2012

Integra Mining to Acquire Stake in Southern Gold

Integra Mining is to acquire a stake in its neighbor Southern Gold. The 10% interest will give it access to the Bulong Gold Project which Southern Gold runs right next to Integra Mining’s flagship Randalls Gold Project in Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.

1 Feb 2012