Oryx

Oryx is a Venezuelan company operating in the mining and oil sectors. Its headquarters are located in Venezuela. The firm engages in the extraction and processing of natural resources, though specific commodities are not detailed in the source. Oryx’s activities place it within the broader energy and minerals industry that serves domestic and potentially international markets. As a Venezuelan entity, it operates under the regulatory framework of the country’s hydrocarbon and mining authorities. The company’s organisational structure and ownership are not disclosed in the available source.

In August 2022, Oryx was among the organisations whose internal communications were exposed by the hacktivist collective Guacamaya. The Guacamaya release comprised over two terabytes of emails and files taken from Oryx and several other mining and oil firms. The leak also included data from environmental oversight agencies in Colombia and Guatemala. Guacamaya stated that the disclosure aimed to reveal alleged environmental exploitation and pollution linked to resource extraction. The incident followed a prior Guacamaya release of 4.2 terabytes from Swiss mining subsidiaries, contributing to a wider investigative effort. Consequently, Oryx’s participation in the leak highlights its role as a holder of substantial internal documentation relevant to its operations.