Automata Rare Earth seeks Newfoundland permits for late-2026 Burnt Pond drilling program
Reuters2026/08/14 11:01- Automata Rare Earth filed exploration permit applications for the Burnt Pond Project in central Newfoundland’s Tally Pond VMS belt.
- Plan includes an initial 2,500-5,000 meter diamond drill program targeted for late fall 2026.
- Applications seek flexibility for up to 103 drill holes; Trust Drilling was selected as the drill contractor.
- Work program also covers geochemical sampling, ground surveys, airborne geophysics, access preparation, and timber-cutting permits.
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