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

BHP Billiton Moves Closer to Winning Iron Ore Mining Rights in Gabon

BHP Billiton may steal a deal from China Machinery Engineering Group in Gabon. As per Gabonese officials the mining giant is close to winning the rights to the Belinga iron ore deposit which is one of the largest iron ore projects in the country.

1 Feb 2012

Call for Stronger Military Presence in Australia's Mining Regions

Is the mining industry affecting the Defence Forces’ ability to protect Australia? The cash strapped Defence Department seems to think so as it regularly loses skilled workers to the more affluent mining companies operating in the country.

1 Feb 2012

Columbus Gold Starts Phase II Drilling at Overland Pass Gold Project

Columbus Gold has begun the phase II drill program at the Overland Pass gold project. This project is situated towards the northern part of Bald Mountain gold mine, which is on the Carlin trend’s southern expansion.

1 Feb 2012

Superior Copper Cuts Surface Mineralization at Batchawana Project

Superior Copper has drilled four holes at the Kincaid Breccia in later part of 2011. The company has planned to drill additional holes in early 2012.

1 Feb 2012

Legend Gold Identifies New Gold Bearing Zone at Lakanfla

Legend Gold, a mineral exploration and development company, has discovered Zone 4, which is a fresh gold bearing zone at Lakanfla.

1 Feb 2012

Astra Resources Report Shows Philippine Iron Sands Project Economically Attractive

Astra Resources has announced that it has received a favorable report for its Philippine iron sands project from the Cagayan River Construction & Development Corporation.

31 Jan 2012

Push to Protect Cape York from Mining

The Wilderness Society has asked Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke to use emergency powers to protect four areas in Cape York, Australia that are currently threatened by mining proposals. The appeal was made in a letter by Gavan McFadzean last week.

31 Jan 2012

Lincoln Mining Announces Private Placement

Lincoln Mining is hoping to set up a non-brokered private placement for $300,000. The company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange is looking to sell 4,000,000 units priced at $0.75 each.

31 Jan 2012

OneVentures Invests in Peak3 Technology to Reduce Emissions in Underground Mines

OneVentures Innovation Fund has invested in first clean technology to support Peak3, a company based in Brisbane, to commercialize services and products for the treatment, management, and monitoring of particular emissions in diesel engine.

31 Jan 2012

Spectrum Acquisition Plans to Begin Core Sample Analysis at Three Gold Mines

Spectrum Acquisition, a developer of niche bio-mining technology, has planned to begin core sample analysis and micro-drilling program for gold, platinum and silver at its three gold mine properties, which are near the borders of California and Oregon.

31 Jan 2012