Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, December 17, 2009

Cameco Corporation (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) today released the results of its annual public opinion poll, that revealed overwhelming support for the uranium mining industry in Saskatchewan.

The poll was conducted in November/December 2009 by Saskatoon-based Fast Consulting, and revealed that 81% of residents continue to support the uranium mining industry in Saskatchewan.

A summary of the poll results is available here.

Cameco, with its head office in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is one of the world's largest uranium producers. The company's uranium products are used to generate electricity in nuclear energy plants around the world, providing one of the cleanest sources of energy available today. Cameco's shares trade on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges

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