08:14 AM EDT, 06/04/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Bedford Metals ( URGYF ) on Tuesday said it applied for an exploration permit for its upcoming summer exploration program at the Ubiquity Lake Uranium Project in Canada's Athabasca region.

The summer exploration program will be a significant step forward in the advancement of the Ubiquity Lake Uranium Project, the company said.

"The application for the exploration permit represents the culmination of careful planning and diligent work by our team," said Peter Born, Bedford's president. "We believe that the timing of this exploration program aligns perfectly with the increasing demand for uranium and the world's focus on sustainable energy solutions,"