Mining — Cyber Threats, Attacks & Incidents

Threat entity extracted from intelligence sources

Frequency
26
occurrences
First Seen
November 14, 2025
Last Seen
May 28, 2026

Mining is a industry tracked across 19 threat clusters and 26 intelligence report mentions on ThreatCluster. First observed November 14, 2025; most recent activity May 28, 2026.

Related Threat Clusters

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  • Corporate Disinformation Campaigns Threaten Brand Reputations

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  • Ransomware Groups Target Retailers Ahead of Holiday Shopping

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  • Sherritt International Evaluates Impact of Expanded US Sanctions on Cuba

    Sherritt International Corporation, a major Canadian mining company operating in Cuba, is assessing the implications of newly expanded US sanctions imposed by President Donald Trump. The sanctions target non-US entities…

    4 articles · Updated May 5, 2026
  • Urgent Call for Enhanced Cybersecurity in Africa's Growing Digital Economy

    Africa's cybersecurity market, valued at $0.68 billion in 2025, is projected to reach $1.44 billion by 2031, highlighting the urgent need for improved cyber defenses. Key sectors such as oil and gas, mining, and power…

    2 articles · Updated March 25, 2026
  • SMEs Face Rising Cyber Risks Amid AI Adoption Surge

    As AI tools become more integrated into business operations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats. Rubrik's Lloyd Timcke highlighted that while South Africa leads Africa…

    4 articles · Updated May 26, 2026
  • Asian Cyber-Espionage Group Compromises 37 Countries' Critical Infrastructure

    A state-aligned cyber-espionage group from Asia has compromised the critical infrastructure of 37 countries, targeting government organizations and ministries related to trade, natural resources, border control, and…

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  • ALS Limited Cybersecurity Incident Disrupts Operations

    In May 2026, ALS Limited disclosed a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to its IT systems. The incident caused temporary disruptions in operations, prompting a response from internal IT teams and…

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  • Nigeria and Turkey Strengthen Mining Ties Amid Security Concerns

    Nigeria and Turkey signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on May 26, 2026, to enhance cooperation in Nigeria's solid minerals sector, which has an estimated $750 billion in untapped potential. The agreement aims to…

    5 articles · Updated May 27, 2026
  • US Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela's Minerals Sector Amid Political Changes

    On March 28, 2026, the US Treasury Department announced the lifting of sanctions on Venezuela's gold and mineral industries. This move aims to facilitate US firms' access to Venezuela's rich natural resources following…

    2 articles · Updated March 28, 2026

Recent Intelligence Reports

  • Corporate disinformation: your next crisis might not be real | Capitalise #20 — Amadeuscapital · May 28, 2026
  • Somalia Seeks Türkiye's Help to Map and Develop Mineral Reserves — Dawan.Africa · May 27, 2026
  • Why Turkey is betting on Nigeria's mining sector despite security concerns — Africa.Businessinsider · May 27, 2026
  • Africa's AI Ambitions Face Critical Infrastructure Questions — Techpoint.Africa · May 25, 2026
  • ALS (ASX:ALQ): Should Investors Be Concerned After Cyber Security Incident? — Kalkine.Au · May 13, 2026
  • Canadian miner invested in Cuba says it's asssessing Trump's fresh sanctions — Miningweekly · May 5, 2026
  • Díaz-Canel Slams New U.S. Sanctions as 'Genocidal' Blockade — Telesurenglish · May 2, 2026
  • Cuba says Trump's fresh sanctions on its economy amount to 'collective punishment' — Theguardian · May 2, 2026

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