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, 2009
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.
Form 20-F o Form 40-F þ
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.
Yes o No þ
If Yes is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with
Rule 12g3-2(b):
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Exhibit 1
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TSX: CCO
NYSE: CCJ
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website: cameco.com
currency: Cdn (unless noted) |
2121 11th Street West, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7M 1J3 Canada
Tel: (306) 956-6200 Fax: (306) 956-6201
Cameco Announces Closing of Agreement with Kyrgyz Government
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, June 11, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cameco Corporation (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) announced today the closing of the agreement that Cameco
and Centerra Gold Inc. signed with the Kyrgyz government that is described in Camecos April 24,
2009 news release.
As previously announced, the agreement resolves all outstanding issues with respect to the Kumtor
gold mine and is expected to further align the parties business interests and provide additional
certainty for continuing operations and future development of the project.
All the conditions to closing have now been satisfied, including parliamentary approval, the
execution of binding project agreements, regulatory approvals and the termination of all
proceedings in the Kyrgyz courts and in international arbitration with respect to the Kumtor mine.
As part of the closing, Centerra issued from treasury 18.2 million common shares of Centerra to the
government of the Kyrgyz Republic, which brings Centerras total issued and outstanding shares to
234.7 million. As well, Cameco has agreed to transfer to the government between 14.1 and 25.3
million common shares of Centerra, which are to be released to the government upon satisfaction of
certain conditions. Until that time, Cameco retains voting control over approximately 52.7% of the
issued and outstanding shares of Centerra and will continue to fully consolidate the financial
results of the company.
Cameco Corporation
Cameco, with its head office in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is one of the worlds largest uranium
producers. 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.
Caution Regarding Forward-looking Information
Statements contained in this news release which are not current statements or historical facts are
forward-looking information or statements which may be material and that involve risks,
uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
expressed or implied by them. Forward-looking information and statements are also based on a number
of assumptions which may prove to be incorrect. Statements above that the agreement resolves all
outstanding issues with respect to the Kumtor gold mine and is expected to further
align the parties business interests and provide additional certainty for continuing operations