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2012 News Releases
Cameco Completes Yeelirrie Acquisition
December 18, 2012
Cameco (TSX:CCO) (NYSE:CCJ) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the Yeelirrie uranium project in Western Australia for $430 million (US). Yeelirrie is one of Australia's largest undeveloped uranium deposits and is located about 650 kilometres northeast of Perth and about 750 kilometres south of Cameco's Kintyre exploration project.
Agreement Strengthens Relationship Between Industry and Northern Community
December 12, 2012
Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ), Areva Resources Canada Inc., the Northern Village of Pinehouse and Kineepik Metis Local Inc. (Pinehouse) are pleased to announce the signing of a collaboration agreement to guide future co-operation and sharing of benefits from uranium mining operations.
Cameco Approves Dividend
December 6, 2012
Cameco (TSX:CCO) (NYSE:CCJ) announced today that its board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per common share, payable on January 15, 2013 to shareholders of record on December 31, 2012.
Cameco Welcomes Completion of Canada-India Administrative Arrangements
November 6, 2012
Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) welcomes today's announcement by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that administrative arrangements to implement the nuclear co-operation agreement (NCA) between Canada and India have been concluded.
Cameco Announces Filing of a Technical Report for the McArthur River Operation
November 2, 2012
Cameco (TSX:CCO) (NYSE:CCJ) announced today that it filed a technical report under Canadian Securities Administrators' National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects for its McArthur River operation in Northern Saskatchewan titled "McArthur River Operation, Northern Saskatchewan, Canada" dated November 2, 2012, with an effective date of August 31, 2012.
Cameco Reports Third Quarter Financial Results
October 31, 2012

Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) today reported its consolidated financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012 in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Cameco Touchdown for Dreams program announces dream recipients
October 19, 2012

The Saskatchewan Roughriders, Saskatchewan Cancer Agency and Cameco today announced the dream recipients in the Cameco Touchdown for Dreams program.

Cameco Signs Milestone Agreement With Martu
October 11, 2012

A landmark agreement announced today between Western Desert Lands Aboriginal Corporation (WDLAC) (Jamukurnu-Yapalikunu) and Cameco (TSX:CCO) (NYSE:CCJ) secures the support of the Martu people for development of the Kintyre uranium deposits in the Western Desert region of Australia.

Cameco Continues to be a Top Employer
October 10, 2012

For the fourth consecutive time, Cameco has received the honour of being named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in a national competition organized by Mediacorp Canada Inc. and published in The Globe and Mail.

Cameco Provides Date for Q3 Results and Conference Call
October 1, 2012
Cameco (TSX:CCO) (NYSE:CCJ) will issue its third quarter results after markets close on Wednesday, October 31, 2012.
Cameco Clarifies Comments Made During Investor Tour
September 30, 2012
Cameco (TSX:CCO) (NYSE:CCJ) clarified today comments made at its investor tour on Thursday, September 27 at the Key Lake and McArthur River operations regarding a potential technical report for McArthur River.
Cameco Investor Webcast Advisory
September 19, 2012
Cameco (TSX:CCO) (NYSE:CCJ) will webcast proceedings from its investor workshop on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. EDT.
Cameco Acquires Yeelirrie Uranium Project in Western Australia
August 26, 2012
Cameco (TSX:CCO) (NYSE:CCJ) announced today that it has reached an agreement with BHP Billiton to acquire the Yeelirrie uranium project in Western Australia for $430 million (US). Yeelirrie is a near-surface calcrete-style deposit, amenable to open pit mining techniques.
Cameco Reports Second Quarter Financial Results
July 27, 2012
second quarter deliveries as expected sales, revenue and production guidance for the year reconfirmed at McArthur River, made productivity improvements to our 2013 production plan at Cigar Lake, preparing to test the jet boring system underground closed agreement to increase ownership at the Millennium project
Cameco Welcomes Next Step in Enhanced Canada-China Nuclear Co-operation
July 19, 2012
Cameco (TSX: CCO) (NYSE:CCJ) welcomes the announcement that the text of a protocol agreement broadening the existing Canada-China nuclear co-operation agreement was signed by representatives of both countries today in Beijing.
Workers at Cameco's Fuel Manufacturing Operations Accept Contract Offer
July 6, 2012
Cameco (TSX:CCO) (NYSE:CCJ) announced today that about 120 unionized employees at Cameco's fuel manufacturing operations in Port Hope and Cobourg, Ontario have voted to accept a new collective agreement.
Cameco Provides Date for Q2 Results and Conference Call
June 27, 2012
Cameco (TSX:CCO) (NYSE:CCJ) will issue its second quarter results before markets open on Friday, July 27, 2012.
Cameco Releases 2012 Sustainable Development Report
June 18, 2012

The report measures Cameco's sustainability performance on 31 Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) indicators and four indicators unique to the corporation. The report also describes Cameco’s approach to corporate social responsibility and provides examples detailing our performance.

Cameco Acquires Majority Ownership of the Millennium Project
June 11, 2012
Cameco (TSX:CCO) (NYSE:CCJ) announced today that the agreement with AREVA Resources Canada Inc. (AREVA) to purchase AREVA's 27.94% interest in the Millennium project for $150 million has closed.
Cameco Investor Webcast Advisory
May 29, 2012
Cameco (TSX:CCO) (NYSE:CCJ) announced today that Grant Isaac, senior vice-president and chief financial officer, will be speaking at the Dahlman Rose & Co. Uranium Executive Forum.
Cameco Touchdown For Dreams Program Helps Saskatchewan Women Fight Cancer
May 25, 2012
The Saskatchewan Roughriders, Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA) and Cameco have announced the Cameco Touchdown For Dreams program -- a new three-year partnership designed to help women across Saskatchewan fight cancer.
Cameco Announces Filing of Preliminary Base Shelf Prospectus
May 22, 2012
Cameco (TSX:CCO) (NYSE:CCJ) filed today a preliminary short form base shelf prospectus with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada, and a corresponding registration statement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission under the Multijurisdictional Disclosure System. These filings, when made final or effective, will allow Cameco to make offerings of common shares, preferred shares, warrants, subscription receipts and debt securities, or any combination thereof, having an aggregate offering price of up to $1 billion during the next 25 months in Canada and the United States. The specific terms of any offering of securities will be set forth in a shelf prospectus supplement. Cameco does not have any immediate plans to offer securities under the shelf prospectus or registration statement.
Cameco Elects New Board Member
May 15, 2012
Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) announced the election of new board member Ian Bruce at the company’s annual meeting today.
Cameco Announces Agreement to Acquire NUKEM
May 14, 2012
Cameco (TSX:CCO) (NYSE:CCJ) announced today it has signed an agreement with Advent International to purchase NUKEM Energy GmbH (NUKEM)
Cameco Investor Webcast Advisory
May 10, 2012
Cameco (TSX:CCO) (NYSE:CCJ) announced today that Ken Seitz, senior vice-president marketing and business development, will be speaking at the Bank of America/Merrill Lynch Global Metals, Mining and Steel Conference.
Cameco Reports First Quarter Financial Results
May 1, 2012
"Our uranium business continues to drive our strong financial performance," said Tim Gitzel, president and CEO. "This quarter, our sales volumes were up 33%, and although spot and long-term uranium prices were lower relative to a year ago, our average realized price increased.
Cameco Provides Date for Q1 Results and Conference Call
April 5, 2012
Cameco (TSX:CCO) (NYSE:CCJ) will issue its first quarter results before markets open on Tuesday, May 1, 2012.
Finland Grants Licence for Uranium Extraction at Talvivaara
March 2, 2012
Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) announced today that the Finnish government has granted a licence for the extraction of uranium as a by-product from the Sotkamo nickel mine operated by Talvivaara Mining Company Plc. (LSE: TALV) in eastern Finland.
Cameco Announces Agreement to Acquire Majority Ownership of the
Millennium Project

March 2, 2012
Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with AREVA Resources Canada Inc. to purchase AREVA's 27.94% interest in the Millennium project for $150 million.
Cameco Reports Document Filings
February 24, 2012

Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) reported today that it filed its annual report on Form 40-F with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Cameco Investor Webcast Advisory
February 21, 2012
Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) announced today that president and CEO Tim Gitzel will be speaking at the BMO Capital Markets 2012 Global Metals and Mining Conference.
Cameco Named A Top Diversity Employer For Third Consecutive Year
February 21, 2012
For the third consecutive year, Cameco has been selected by the Globe and Mail as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.
Cameco Reports Fourth Quarter and 2011 Financial Results
February 9, 2012
Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) today reported its consolidated financial and operating results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2010 and for the year.
Cameco Approves Dividend
February 8, 2012
Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) announced today that its board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 (Cdn) per common share, payable on April 13, 2012 to shareholders of record on March 30, 2012.
Cameco Named Top 10 Employer For Third Consecutive Year
February 1, 2012
For the third consecutive year, Cameco has been selected one of the 10 Best Companies To Work For in Canada by the Financial Post for 2012.
Cameco Investor Webcast Advisory
January 11, 2012
Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) announced today that Grant Isaac, senior vice-president and chief financial officer, will be speaking at the CIBC Whistler Institutional Investor Conference.
Cameco Provides Date for Q4 Results and Conference Call
January 10, 2012
Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) will issue its fourth quarter results in the evening on Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Cameco Announces Breakthrough of Second Shaft at Cigar Lake
January 3, 2012

Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) today announced it has reached the main mine workings with the second shaft at the Cigar Lake project in northern Saskatchewan.