Northern Minerals Details

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    Northern Minerals

    West Perth, Western Australia • 100 employees • Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction

    Industry

    Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction

    Security Incidents

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    Northern Minerals is an Australian producer of rare-earth metals, focusing on the exploration and development of critical mineral projects. The company is known for its innovative mining and R&D efforts, contributing significantly to the supply of rare-earth elements. With a commitment to sustainable practices, Northern Minerals plays a crucial role in supporting advanced technologies and green energy solutions globally.

    Security Incidents

    Northern Minerals Breach of Jun 2024
    Severity Score
    Low to Moderate

    Type

    Data Breach

    Summary

    Australian rare-earth metals producer Northern Minerals disclosed a data breach following the publication of stolen data by the BianLian ransomware group. The company confirmed that exfiltrated data, now available on the dark web, includes operational, human resources, management, project, and email data. Notably, this includes project and mining research data, R&D and financial information, shareholder and investor details, employee personal information, and corporate email archives. The breach, discovered in March 2024, prompted Northern Minerals to engage legal, technical, and cybersecurity...
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    Severity

    The data breach at Australian rare-earth metals producer Northern Minerals was severe, exposing critical operational, financial, and personal information on the dark web. The BianLian ransomware group leaked project and mining research data, R&D details, shareholder information, and employee personal data. Despite this, Northern Minerals reported no material impact on its operations but has since enhanced its cybersecurity measures.

    Impact

    The Northern Minerals data breach affected multiple stakeholders, including employees, shareholders, and investors. The exfiltrated data included personal information of current and former employees, shareholder details, and sensitive operational and financial data. Impacted individuals are currently being notified as part of the ongoing response to the breach.

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