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 September, 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.
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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.
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Rule 12g3-2(b):
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2121 11th Street West, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7M 1J3 Canada
Tel: (306) 956-6200 Fax: (306) 956-6201
Cameco Revises 2007 Gold Production Forecast
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, September 6, 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cameco Corporation reported today that Centerra Gold Inc. has completed its assessment of the
impact of the previously announced July pit wall movement at its Kumtor mine in the Kyrgyz
Republic. Centerra now expects to produce 440,000 to 475,000 ounces of gold in 2007 at Kumtor,
rather than 533,000 ounces as forecast earlier this year. Gold reserves are unchanged by the pit
wall movement as the affected area lies entirely within the ultimate pit design. Forecast
production in 2008 and 2009 is unchanged from the previously disclosed life of mine plan.
Production lost in 2006 and 2007 will be recovered in subsequent years. Cameco owns 53% of Centerra
which owns and operates the Kumtor mine.
While the forecast assumes no production from the Sarytor pit at Kumtor, Centerra intends to
expedite regulatory approval and development of the pit in 2007. The forecast for 2007 assumes that
new capital equipment will be delivered and commissioned as planned and that the Kyrgyz authorities
will grant additional regulatory approvals in connection with the new mine plan.
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 (TSX) 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.
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;
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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; terrorism; sabotage; 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;
natural phenomena including inclement weather conditions, fire, flood, underground floods,
earthquakes, pit wall failure and cave-ins; ability to maintain and further improve positive labour
relations; strikes or lockouts; 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; 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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Investor inquiries:
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Bob Lillie (306) 956-6639 |
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Media inquiries:
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Lyle Krahn (306) 956-6316 |
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