Eastplats faces cybersecurity challenge: Incident details revealed
Eastplats .photo :Simphiwe Mbokazi Eastern Platinum (Eastplats), which owns mines in South Africa, said it had detected a cybersecurity incident affecting its internal IT systems on May 27, 2025.
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Eastern Platinum (Eastplats) said it had detected a cybersecurity incident affecting its internal IT systems on May 27, 2025.
Eastplats is a platinum group metals (PGM) and chrome producer with assets located along South Africa’s Bushveld Complex, the world’s largest known PGM resource.
Upon detection, Eastplats took immediate containment measures to protect its network and data, it said. Eastplats has since been working with cybersecurity experts to thoroughly investigate the incident's scope and undertake necessary remedial action.
"Importantly, Eastplats' business operations have continued without disruption," it said.
However, certain files related to its internal affairs were disclosed without authorisation by third parties on a restricted part of the internet.
Eastplats said it is actively reviewing these files to ensure ongoing compliance with its legal obligations and to safeguard its commercial interests.
"Eastplats' priorities include the protection and continuous enhancement of its data security and systems. This incident has been reported to the appropriate authorities and Eastplats is committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of its stakeholders," it said.
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