July 31, 2024 at 12:34PM
Fresnillo PLC, a leading silver and gold producer, reported unauthorized access to its IT systems during a recent cyberattack. The mining giant immediately initiated response measures and confirmed that its operations were unaffected. It is coordinating with IT experts and external specialists to investigate the incident, stating that it takes cyber security seriously.
From the meeting notes:
– Fresnillo PLC, the world’s largest silver producer, experienced a recent cyberattack that resulted in unauthorized access to certain IT systems and data.
– The company initiated response measures to contain the breach and is conducting an investigation with external forensic specialists to assess the incident’s impact.
– However, the cyberattack did not affect its operations and is not expected to have a financial or material impact.
– The company operates eight mines in Mexico and has mining concessions and exploration projects in Mexico, Peru, and Chile.
– A Fresnillo spokesperson was not immediately available for comment.
Additionally, the meeting notes mentioned other recent cyberattacks in the mining industry, involving Australian company Northern Minerals and Canadian company Copper Mountain Mining Corporation.
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