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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 May, 2007
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 May 28, 2007 |
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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: May 29, 2007 |
Cameco Corporation
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Gary M.S. Chad
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Gary M.S. Chad, Q.C. |
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Senior Vice-President, Governance,
Legal and Regulatory Affairs, and
Corporate Secretary |
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CCJ
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web site address:
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Cameco Pursues Kazakh Nuclear Fuel Opportunities
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, May 28, 2007 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cameco Corporation announced today it has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU)
with National Atomic Company Kazatomprom to co-operate on the development of uranium conversion
capacity and to pursue additional uranium production. Kazatomprom is owned by the Kazakh
government.
We are pleased to build on the longstanding and strong business relationship we have with
Kazatomprom, said Jerry Grandey, Camecos president and CEO. This MOU provides significant growth
opportunities for both companies.
Under the terms of the MOU, Cameco will work with Kazatomprom to study the feasibility of
constructing a uranium conversion facility in Kazakhstan and elsewhere. Cameco would provide the
technology and potentially hold an interest of up to 49%, at the companys discretion.
The MOU also provides for doubling future production from the Inkai uranium deposit, raising total
annual production to 10.4 million pounds on a timeframe to be confirmed.
The Inkai project is located in Kazakhstan and is owned and operated by Joint Venture Inkai (JVI),
which consists of Cameco (60%) and Kazatomprom (40%). JVI has regulatory approval to construct a
full-scale in situ recovery mine and mill that is expected to achieve commercial production in
2008, ramping up to 5.2 million pounds of annual production in 2010 (Camecos share is 3.1 million
pounds). While the existing project ownership would not change, Camecos interest in additional
capacity under the MOU would be 50% with the remainder held by Kazatomprom. Camecos share of 10.4
million pounds of annual production would be 5.7 million pounds.
Kazatomprom, one of the worlds largest uranium producers, has significant uranium resources with
ambitious plans to grow its uranium production capacity in Kazakhstan. This will contribute to
increased future demand for conversion capacity in Central Asia.
Cameco anticipates that binding agreements will be signed in 2007 and that various government
approvals will be required as the agreements are implemented. The company plans to provide more
detailed information at that time.
Camecos vision is to be a dominant nuclear energy company and we continue to look for other
opportunities for uranium value-added processing in Canada and around the world as the nuclear
renaissance unfolds, Grandey said. Development decisions involve many long-term factors including
favourable market conditions and are dependent on supportive jurisdictions like Saskatchewan.
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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;
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 & media inquiries:
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Alice Wong
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(306) 956-6337 |
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Investor inquiries:
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Bob Lillie
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(306) 956-6639 |
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Media inquiries:
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Lyle Krahn
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(306) 956-6316 |
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