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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 Under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of June, 2006
Cameco Corporation
(Commission file No. 1-14228)
2121 11th Street West
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada S7M 1J3
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover
Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form
is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
If Yes is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with
Rule 12g3-2(b):
Exhibit Index
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Press Release dated
June 14, 2006
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Date: June 14, 2006 |
Cameco Corporation
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"Gary M.S. Chad"
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Gary M.S. Chad |
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Senior Vice-President, Governance,
Legal and Regulatory Affairs, and
Corporate Secretary |
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2121 11th Street West, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7M 1J3 Canada
Tel: (306) 956-6200 Fax: (306) 956-6201
Cameco Reports Operation of Boroo Gold Mine Temporarily Suspended by Centerra
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, June 14, 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cameco Corporation reports that Centerra Gold Inc. announced today that it has temporarily
suspended operations at its Boroo gold mine in Mongolia as a precaution in response to political
demonstrations at the minesite.
Cameco owns 53% of Centerra Gold which operates and owns 95% of the Boroo gold mine.
About 100 protesters staged a demonstration at the Boroo minesite today. The demonstrators
represent the Popular Party, a small Mongolian political party that has recently been criticized by
the Mongolian cabinet for its statements with respect to the Boroo mine.
The Mongolian cabinet stated that Boroo conducts its operations in accordance with Mongolian law
and that the demands of the Popular Party are illegitimate and unconstitutional.
Centerra has a history of co-operative relations with the Government of Mongolia and intends to
work closely with police and governmental officials to ensure the prompt resumption of normal mine
operations.
Centerra is a growth-oriented, gold company focused on acquiring, exploring, developing and
operating gold properties primarily in Central Asia, the former Soviet Union and other emerging
markets. Centerra is a leading North American gold producer and the largest Western-based gold
producer in Central Asia and the former Soviet Union. Centerras shares trade on the Toronto Stock
Exchange under the symbol CG. The company is based in Toronto, Canada.
Cameco, with its head office in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is the worlds largest uranium producer.
The companys uranium products are used to generate electricity in nuclear energy plants around the
world, providing one of the cleanest sources of energy available today. Camecos shares trade on
the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.
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Statements contained in this news release, which are not historical facts, are forward-looking
statements that involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that
could cause such differences, without limiting the generality of the following, include: the impact
of the sales volume of fuel fabrication services, uranium, conversion services, electricity
generated and gold; volatility and sensitivity to market prices for uranium, conversion services,
electricity in Ontario and gold; competition; the impact of change in foreign currency exchange
rates and interest rates; imprecision in decommissioning, reclamation, reserve and tax estimates;
environmental and safety risks including increased regulatory burdens and long-term waste disposal;
unexpected geological or hydrological conditions; adverse mining conditions; political risks
arising from operating in certain developing countries; a possible deterioration in political
support for nuclear energy; changes in government regulations and policies, including tax and trade
laws and policies; demand for nuclear power; replacement of production; failure to obtain or
maintain necessary permits and approvals from government authorities; legislative and regulatory
initiatives regarding deregulation, regulation or restructuring of the electric utility industry in
Ontario; Ontario electricity rate regulations; weather and other natural phenomena; ability to
maintain and further improve positive labour relations; operating performance, disruption in the
operation of, and life of the companys and customers facilities; decrease in electrical
production due to planned outages extending beyond their scheduled periods or unplanned outages;
success of planned development projects; terrorism; sabotage; and other development and operating
risks.
Although Cameco believes that the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking statements are
reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on these statements, which only apply as of the
date of this report. Cameco disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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For more information contact Centerra Gold:
Len Homeniuk
President and CEO
(416) 204-1955
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