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Cameco is marking an incredible milestone: more than $5 billion spent with northern Saskatchewan and Indigenous-owned businesses since 2004 to support our northern operations. At a celebration on June 10, we were joined by our Preferred Northern Contractor (PNC) partners and northern and Indigenous leaders with whom we have collaborated to reach this achievement. "It's about relationships. It's about the businesses you've built, the communities you support and the opportunities we've created together across northern Saskatchewan.

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In recognition of Pride and Indigenous History Month, Cameco was honoured to welcome Dr. James Makokis to Saskatoon. A Cree, Two-Spirit physician from Saddle Lake First Nation and co-winner of The Amazing Race Canada Season 7, Dr. Makokis shared an inspiring and thought-provoking presentation with our employees on creating inclusive spaces for transgender and Two-Spirit people. Thank you, Dr. Makokis, for helping us continue to learn, reflect and build a more inclusive workplace for all. Anthony and James - The Amazing Race Canada Season 7

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Cameco is proud to support the World Nuclear University, which is now holding its annual Summer Institute program. The Summer Institute is a great place for young professionals in the nuclear industry to connect with mentors and develop leadership skills – and we’re particularly excited to have two of our own employees attending. In addition, Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel, Vice-President, Investor Relations Cory Kos and Vice-President, Supply Chain Management Dylan Bryngelson have been on hand to share their experiences.

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It's an exciting time in the nuclear industry - and we'll need skilled leaders to achieve its full potential. That's why we're proud to be a program partner with the Canadian Executive Nuclear Energy Management School, hosted by the University of Saskatchewan in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

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Skill, courage and dedication took centre stage at the Saskatchewan Mining Association’s Emergency Response Mine Rescue Skills Competition in Saskatoon. Cameco crews from Cigar Lake, Key Lake and McArthur River joined a record field of 19 teams, and we couldn’t be more grateful for their commitment to being ready when it matters most. Special congratulations to McArthur River’s Marty Ledoux for placing second in the bench technician event which tests troubleshooting and repair skills for life-support equipment.

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Cameco is extremely pleased to play a role in supporting Bruce Power in the significant achievement of re-connecting Unit 3 to Ontario’s power grid. Our strategic partnership with Bruce Power ensures Cameco uranium and nuclear fuel for Unit 3 and all Bruce Power nuclear units will deliver secure, reliable, affordable, and clean energy for future generations.

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Good luck to the three emergency response teams representing Cameco on June 6 at the Saskatchewan Mining Association’s 56th annual Emergency Response Mine Rescue Skills Competition in Saskatoon. Cigar Lake and McArthur River are competing in the underground category, while Key Lake competes in the surface events. Spectators are welcome to catch the action from 5:30 a.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m. at Prairieland Park.

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Cameco is pleased to see the creation of the Mining and Minerals Workforce Alliance to strengthen Canada’s mining workforce. “The Alliance creates cross-sector collaboration to address workforce challenges with practical, industry-driven solutions. By aligning our efforts, we will continue to build the talent pipelines needed to support growth, innovation and Canada’s competitiveness for decades to come,” says Jered Heigh, Vice-Chair, Mining Industry Human Resources Council Board of Directors, and Director, Talent Acquisition and Development, Cameco Corporation.