Cameco Reports Third Quarter Earnings

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN, Nov 02 (MARKET WIRE) --
Cameco Corporation (TSX: CCO) (NYSE: CCJ) today reported third quarter
2009 net earnings of $172 million ($0.44 per share diluted), $37 million
higher than net earnings of $135 million ($0.39 per share diluted)
recorded in the third quarter of 2008. For the nine months ended
September 30, 2009, net earnings were $501 million ($1.29 per share
diluted), $82 million higher than net earnings of $419 million ($1.21 per
share diluted) recorded in the first nine months of 2008.

Third quarter 2009 adjusted net earnings(1) of $104 million ($0.26 per
share adjusted and diluted) were 18% lower than in the third quarter of
2008. Adjusted net earnings(1) for the first nine months of 2009 were
$334 million ($0.86 per share adjusted and diluted), 19% lower than in
2008 due to lower earnings in the uranium and gold businesses, partially
offset by higher results in the fuel services and electricity businesses.

(1) Net earnings for the quarters and nine months ended September 30,
2008 and 2009 have been adjusted to exclude a number of items. Adjusted
net earnings is a non-GAAP measure. For a description see "Use of
Non-GAAP Financial Measures" on page 9.

"Cameco remains on target for another strong year in revenue and cash
flow," said Cameco president and CEO Jerry Grandey. "Our focus on
performance has given Cameco the capacity to respond to the positive
long-term fundamentals we see in our business -- supplying uranium fuel
to an energy-hungry world where nuclear is increasingly seen as the
leading, credible option for clean energy generation."

In our uranium business, third quarter profits were in line with our
quarterly delivery expectations communicated in last quarter's MD&A.
Profits for both the third quarter and the first nine months of 2009
continue to be adversely affected by the higher unit cost of product and
services sold. Consistent with prior disclosure, our unit cost of product
and services sold is still expected to be 20% to 25% higher when compared
to 2008. The expected cost of produced material remains unchanged from
the last two quarterly reports. The increase in the unit cost of product
and services sold is largely attributable to uranium purchases at prices
substantially higher than our costs of production to support our sales
activities, including higher trading volumes.

Our gold business was impacted by lower gold production and higher
operating costs during the quarter and for the first nine months of the
year.

In our electricity business, an increase in the realized price led to
stronger results in the quarter and for the first nine months of the
year. The increase was due largely to revenue recognized by BPLP under
its agreement with the Ontario Power Authority (OPA). In addition, an
increase in generation contributed to the improved results for the first
nine months.

Results in our fuel services business were positively impacted by lower
operating costs during the quarter and for the first nine months of the
year. In addition, higher revenues in the first nine months of the year
as a result of an increase in the average realized price for fuel
services products contributed to the stronger yearly results.

Note: All dollar amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars unless
otherwise stated. Cameco's unaudited third quarter financial statements
and management's discussion and analysis are available on our company's
website cameco.com, on SEDAR at sedar.com and on EDGAR at
sec.gov/edgar.shtml.

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2009 2008 2009 2008 %
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Revenue ($ millions) 694 729 2,083 1,941 7
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Net earnings ($ millions) 172 135 501 419 20
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Earnings per share (EPS) -
basic ($) 0.44 0.39 1.30 1.22 7
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EPS - diluted ($) 0.44 0.39 1.29 1.21 7
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Adjusted net earnings
($ millions)(1) 104 127 334 414 (19)
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EPS - adjusted and diluted
($)(1) 0.26 0.37 0.86 1.19 (28)
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Weighted average common
shares outstanding (millions) 393 346 386 345 12
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Cash provided by operations(2)
($ millions) 248 109 565 368 54
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(1) Net earnings for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2008
and 2009 have been adjusted to exclude a number of items. Adjusted net
earnings is a non-GAAP measure. For a description see "Use of Non-GAAP
Financial Measures" on page 9.
(2) Including changes in working capital. For more information on working
capital changes, refer to note 13 of the third quarter unaudited
consolidated financial statements.

Cameco's results come from four business segments:

URANIUM

Highlights
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2009 2008 2009 2008
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Revenue ($ millions)(1) 329 396 1,108 1,062
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Gross profit ($ millions) 69 120 356 473
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Gross profit % 21 30 32 44
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Average realized price
($US/lb) 34.24 37.88 37.26 42.69
($Cdn/lb) 39.18 39.90 45.80 44.42
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Sales volume (million lbs)(1) 8.3 9.8 23.9 23.6
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Production volume (million lbs) 5.6 2.8 14.1 11.8
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(1) Revenue in the amount of $85 million on 2.6 million pounds previously
deferred due to a standby product loan was recognized in the first
quarter of 2008 as a result of the cancellation of a product loan
agreement.

Uranium Results

For the third quarter of 2009, revenue from our uranium business was
lower by $67 million at $329 million due to a 15% decrease in reported
sales volumes and a 2% decrease in the realized selling price (in
Canadian dollars). The decrease in the average realized price was related
to lower realized prices under market-related and fixed-price contracts.
A more favourable foreign exchange rate partially mitigated the Canadian
dollar decline.

The timing of deliveries of uranium products within a calendar year is at
the discretion of customers. Therefore, our quarterly delivery patterns
can vary significantly.

Our total cost of products and services sold, including depreciation,
depletion and reclamation (DD&R), decreased to $260 million in the third
quarter of 2009 from $275 million in the third quarter of 2008 due to the
15% decrease in sales volume, partially offset by a 12% increase in the
unit cost of product and services sold. The unit cost of product and
services sold for the third quarter continued to be negatively impacted
by recent purchases at near market prices.

For the first nine months of 2009, revenue from our uranium business
increased by $46 million to $1,108 million due to a 3% increase in the
realized selling price (in Canadian dollars) and a 1% increase in
reported sales volumes.

Our total cost of products and services sold, including DD&R, increased
to $752 million in the first nine months of 2009 from $589 million in
2008 due primarily to a 26% increase in the unit cost of product and
services sold. The unit cost of product and services sold was negatively
impacted by the carryover effect of lower production in 2008, recent
purchases at near market prices, higher royalties and increased input
costs.

Uranium Production
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Cameco's share of September 30 September 30
production (million --------------------------------------- 2009 planned
lbs U3O8) 2009 2008 2009 2008 production(1)
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McArthur River/Key Lake 3.8 2.1 9.3 8.5 13.1
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t Lake 0.9 0.2 2.4 1.7 3.6
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Smith Ranch/Highland 0.4 0.3 1.3 1.0 1.8
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Crow Butte 0.2 0.1 0.6 0.4 0.8
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Inkai 0.3 0.1 0.5 0.2 0.9
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Total 5.6 2.8 14.1 11.8 20.2
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(1) See the section titled "Uranium Production Outlook (2009 to 2013)" in
our third quarter MD&A for more information about the assumptions and
risk factors associated with this production forecast.

FUEL SERVICES

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2009 2008 2009 2008
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Revenue ($ millions) 50 69 186 182
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Gross profit ($ millions) 4 (3) 36 (6)
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Gross profit % 7 (5) 20 (3)
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Sales volume (million kgU)(1) 2.8 3.7 8.9 10.2
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Production volume (million kgU)(2) 4.1 1.8 8.4 5.7
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(1) Kilograms of uranium (kgU).
(2) Production volume includes UF6, UO2, fuel fabrication, and UF6 supply
from Springfields Fuels Ltd. (SFL).

Fuel Services Results

In the third quarter of 2009, revenue from our fuel services business was
$50 million, $19 million lower compared to the same period in 2008 due to
a 24% decrease in reported sales volumes and a 3% decline in the average
realized price for fuel services products.

Total cost of products and services sold, including DD&R, decreased to
$46 million in the third quarter from $72 million for the same period in
2008. The cost of products sold in 2008 was impacted by the curtailment
of production from the Port Hope UF6 conversion plant. In the third
quarter of 2008, the plant was shutdown to allow for the clean up of
contaminated soil and all operating costs associated with the UF6
conversion plant were expensed as incurred ($15 million). In 2009, the
plant was operational throughout the third quarter and operating costs
were allocated to inventory.

In the first nine months of 2009, revenue from our fuel services business
was $186 million, an increase of $4 million compared to the same period
in 2008 due to an 18% increase in the average realized price for fuel
services products, primarily UF6 conversion, partially offset by a 13%
decline in sales volumes. The timing of deliveries of fuel services
within a calendar year is at the discretion of customers. Therefore, our
quarterly delivery patterns can vary significantly.

Total cost of products and services sold, including DD&R, decreased to
$149 million in the first nine months of 2009 from $188 million for the
same period in 2008. The cost of products sold in both 2009 and 2008 was
impacted by the curtailment of production from the Port Hope UF6
conversion plant. In the first half of 2009, the plant was shutdown due
to the unavailability of hydrofluoric acid (HF), while in 2008 operations
were suspended to allow for the clean up of contaminated soil. All
operating costs associated with the UF6 conversion plant were expensed as
incurred in the first half of 2009 ($18 million) and the first nine
months of 2008 ($43 million).

Our Port Hope conversion services, fuel manufacturing production and SFL
supply totalled 4.1 million kgU in the third quarter of 2009 compared to
1.8 million kgU in the third quarter of 2008. Port Hope conversion
services, fuel manufacturing production and SFL supply was 8.4 million
kgU for the first nine months of 2009 compared to 5.7 million kgU for the
same period in 2008.

At our Blind River refinery, we produced 1.9 million kgU in the third
quarter of 2009 compared to 1.1 million kgU for the third quarter of
2008. Total UO3 production for the first nine months of 2009 was 9.0
million kgU compared to 7.2 million kgU in the first nine months of 2008.

NUCLEAR ELECTRICITY GENERATION

Cameco owns 31.6% of the Bruce Power Limited Partnership (BPLP).

During the third quarter, our pre-tax earnings from BPLP amounted to $78
million compared to $61 million for the same period in 2008. This
increase in 2009 was due to the increased revenue, partially offset by
higher operating costs.

BPLP achieved an adjusted capacity factor of 97% in the third quarter,
which includes actual generation and deemed generation of 0.8 TWh. The
deemed generation resulted from the B units having their power output
reduced in response to dispatch orders from the market operator driven by
periods of excess baseload generation in Ontario. Excluding deemed
generation, the capacity factor was 86% in the third quarter of 2009
compared to 94% in the same period of 2008. During the third quarter of
2009, BPLP's units generated 6.2 TWh of electricity compared to 6.8 TWh
for the same period in 2008.

The realized price, which reflects spot sales, revenue recognized under
BPLP's agreement with the OPA and financial contract revenue, averaged
$66 per MWh in the quarter, 12% higher than the realized price for the
third quarter of 2008. The increase is largely the result of recognizing
revenue of $205 million (our share, $65 million) under the agreement with
the OPA during the quarter. During the quarter, the Ontario electricity
spot price averaged $22 per MWh compared to $51 per MWh in the third
quarter of 2008. Electricity prices in the Ontario market have been
trending lower due primarily to reduced industrial demand, increased
generation and low fossil fuel prices.

Our pre-tax earnings from BPLP for the first nine months of 2009 amounted
to $162 million compared to $86 million in the same period of 2008. The
increase is attributable to higher revenues.

For the first nine months of the year, BPLP's units achieved an adjusted
capacity factor of 90%, which includes actual generation and deemed
generation of 0.8 TWh. Excluding deemed generation, the capacity factor
was 86% compared with 82% in the same period last year. These units
produced 18.2 TWh during the first nine months of 2009, an increase of
0.5 TWh over the same period last year. The increase is due primarily to
fewer outage days in 2009 compared to 2008.

The realized price, which reflects spot sales, revenue recognized under
BPLP's agreement with the OPA and financial contract revenue, averaged
$64 per MWh for the first nine months of the year, 12% higher than the
realized price in the same period last year. The increase is largely the
result of recognizing revenue of $377 million under the agreement with
the OPA for the first nine months of the year. During the first nine
months of 2009, the Ontario electricity spot price averaged $29 per MWh,
significantly lower than the average of $49 per MWh from the same period
of 2008.

GOLD

Cameco owns approximately 49% of and has voting control over
approximately 53% of Centerra's shares. Centerra owns and operates two
gold mines.

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2009 2008 2009 2008
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Revenue ($ millions) 176 143 427 399
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Gross profit ($ millions) 40 40 21 116
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Gross profit % 23 28 5 29
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Realized price ($US/ounce) 959 860 928 884
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Sales volume (ounces) 166,000 162,000 390,000 446,000
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Gold production (ounces)(1) 166,000 186,000 380,000 465,000
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(1) Represents 100% of production from the Kumtor and Boroo gold mines.

For the three months ended September 30, 2009, revenue from our gold
business increased by $33 million to $176 million compared to the third
quarter of 2008 due to a 12% increase in the US dollar selling price and
a 3% increase in sales volume.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, revenue from our gold
business increased by $28 million to $427 million compared to the first
nine months of 2008 due to a 5% increase in the US dollar selling price,
partially offset by a 13% decline in sales volumes. Revenues were also
influenced by an improved Cdn/US exchange rate that averaged $1.17 in the
first nine months of 2009 compared to $1.02 in 2008. Centerra's cost of
product sold increased for the quarter and nine months ended September
30, 2009 compared to 2008 as a result of higher labour costs and an
increase in the cost of supplies. In addition, the cost of products and
services sold was impacted by recognition of revenue-based taxes in 2009.

OUTLOOK

For the convenience of the reader, we have summarized Cameco's 2009
consolidated outlook and 2009 outlook for each business segment in a
table called "2009 Financial Outlook" provided in our third quarter MD&A.

Below we discuss the material changes made to the 2009 outlook contained
in our annual MD&A, as updated by our first and second quarter MD&A.
There have been no material changes to our 2009 uranium outlook.

Fuel Services Outlook for 2009

In 2009, fuel services production at Port Hope and SFL is now expected to
total between 11 and 13 million kgU compared to our previous estimate of
between 8 and 12 million kgU. The increase in our estimate is related to
the increased production expected at the Port Hope UF6 plant as a result
of increased confidence in the supply of HF. HF is a primary feed
material for the production of UF6. Production had been suspended due to
the lack of availability of HF on acceptable terms from December 2008 to
mid June 2009. However, we have broadened our sources of supply and are
receiving adequate HF.

BPLP's Outlook for 2009

Electricity revenue in 2009 is expected to increase 15% to 20% over 2008
compared to the 10% to 15% increase previously reported. This change in
outlook is largely the result of a continued deterioration in the Ontario
electricity market in the third quarter and BPLP recognizing revenue
under its agreement with OPA.

In addition, BPLP has in place financial contracts that correspond to
about 45% of planned generation over the remainder of the year. Revenue
recognized under the agreement with the OPA plus benefits under the
financial contracts will contribute to higher realized electricity
revenue for 2009.

Gold Outlook for 2009

Centerra expects its 2009 gold production to total between 620,000 and
630,000 ounces compared to its second quarter estimate of 680,000 to
730,000 ounces. The reduction is due to lower than expected production at
Kumtor resulting from deferred access to the high grade component of the
SB zone in the central pit to the fourth quarter of 2009. Gold production
at Kumtor is expected by Centerra to be approximately 500,000 ounces
compared to the second quarter estimate of 560,000 to 600,000 ounces.

Uranium Production Outlook (2009 to 2013)

Please see our third quarter MD&A for our updated uranium production
outlook table for the period 2009 to 2013.

Uranium Price Sensitivity (2009 to 2013)

Please see our third quarter MD&A for our updated uranium price
sensitivity table for the period 2009 to 2013.

COMPANY UPDATES

Cigar Lake

We continue to make progress in remediating the inflow that occurred
August 12, 2008 during the dewatering of the underground workings.

On October 23, 2009, we announced that dewatering of the underground
development at Cigar Lake had resumed. Dewatering is progressing as
planned.

We will provide new estimates of the planned production date and capital
cost after the mine has been dewatered, the condition of the underground
has been evaluated and the mine plan has been updated to reflect any
resulting information.

McArthur River/Key Lake

At McArthur River, the initial raisebore chamber tunnel for zone 2, panel
5 was completed within the protection of freezewalls. This marks the
first time development has been accomplished through the unconformity
into the Athabasca sandstone. Production from this chamber is expected to
start in the fourth quarter. Zone 2, panel 5 is planned to account for
approximately two-thirds of McArthur River mine production in 2010. We
expect approximately 85 million pounds U3O8 to be mined from this area.
Portions of the new production raises will intersect the original
freezewall developed for mining in zone 2, panels 1, 2 and 3. The
original freezewall is redundant now that the freezewall for zone 2,
panel 5 is in place. The steel freezepipes contained in the original
freezewall pose a mining challenge. We have developed a method to remove
the pipes in advance of production and are progressing with this work.
Timely removal of the steel freezepipes now represents the largest
remaining schedule risk that could impact 2010 production rates in this
area. Over the past year, we have successfully addressed the risks
associated with freeze drilling, ground freezing and development of the
first raisebore chamber for this new production area.

In lower zone 4, freezehole drilling is progressing well and is on track
to be completed by year end. Freezing of this new ore source is expected
to begin in the first quarter of 2010 with initial production planned in
the latter part of 2010.

USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

Adjusted net earnings, a non-GAAP measure, should be considered as
supplemental in nature and not a substitute for related financial
information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Consolidated net earnings
are adjusted in order to provide a more meaningful basis for
period-to-period comparisons of the financial results. The following
table outlines the adjustments to net earnings.

Adjusted Net Earnings
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($ millions) 2009 2008 2009 2008
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Net earnings (per GAAP) 172 135 501 419
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Adjustments (after tax)
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Loss (gain) on restructuring of
the gold business 33 (2) 17 (29)
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Stock option expense (recovery)(1) - (52) - (34)
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Losses (gains) on financial
instruments (101) 26 (184) 38
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Writedown of investments - 20 - 20
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Adjusted net earnings 104 127 334 414
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(1) Late in 2008, we amended our stock option program and began accounting
for our options using their fair value at the grant date. Under this
method, our stock option expense is highly predictable. For this reason,
we will not be adjusting our net earnings for stock option expense in
2009.

QUALIFIED PERSONS

The disclosure of scientific and technical information regarding the
following Cameco properties in this news release was prepared by or under
the supervision of the following qualified persons for the purpose of
National Instrument 43-101:

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Qualified Persons Properties
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- David Bronkhorst, general manager, McArthur River
operation, Cameco McArthur River/
- Les Yesnik, general manager, Key Lake operation, Cameco Key Lake
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- Grant Goddard, general manager, Cigar Lake project,
Cameco Cigar Lake
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- Ian Atkinson, vice-president, exploration, Centerra Gold
Inc. Kumtor
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CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION AND STATEMENTS

Statements contained in this news release which are not current
statements or historical facts are "forward-looking information" (as
defined under Canadian securities laws) and "forward-looking statements"
(as defined in the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended)
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. Sentences and phrases containing words such
as "believe", "estimate", "anticipate", "plan", "outlook", "predict",
"goals", "target", "forecast", "projects", "may", "hope", "can", "will",
"shall", "should", "expect", "intend", "is designed to", "continues",
"with the intent", "potential", "strategy" and the negative of these
words, or variations of them, or comparable terminology that does not
relate strictly to current or historical facts, are all indicative of
forward-looking information and statements. Examples of forward-looking
information and statements include, but are not limited to: our
expectations regarding future cost of sales for uranium; the statement
that Cameco remains on target for strong 2009 revenue and cash flow; our
2009 planned uranium production information; the discussion of our future
expectations under the heading "Outlook"; our expectations regarding the
expected start date and production levels for the zone 2, panel 5 chamber
at McArthur River, and the expected timing for completion of freezehole
drilling, and the commencement of freezing and initial production, for
lower zone 4 at McArthur River. The material risk factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking
information and statements contained in this news release and the
material risk factors or assumptions that were used to develop them
include, without limitation: our assumptions regarding production levels,
sales volumes, purchases and prices, which are subject to the risk that
our assumptions are incorrect; the risk of volatility and sensitivity to
market prices for our products and services, which we have assumed will
remain relatively constant; our assumptions regarding the state of the
Ontario electricity market and that there will be no significant changes
in current estimates for costs and prices, and the risk that those
assumptions vary adversely; the risk of material adverse changes in
foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and costs, which we have
assumed will remain constant or improve in our favour; the risk of
material litigation, arbitration or regulatory proceedings and their
adverse outcome, which we have assumed will not occur; unexpected or
challenging geological, hydrological or mining conditions which deviate
significantly from our assumptions regarding those conditions; political
risks arising from operating in certain developing countries, which we
have assumed will not occur; the risk of adverse changes in government
legislation, regulations and policies, which we have assumed will not
occur; failure to obtain or maintain necessary permits, licences, and
approvals from government authorities, which we have assumed may be
obtained and maintained; the risk of natural phenomena such as fire,
flooding or earthquakes, which we have assumed will not occur;

our assumptions regarding the ability of the company's and customers'
facilities to operate without disruption, including as a result of
strikes, lockouts, equipment failure or other causes, and the risk that
such disruptions may occur; assumptions regarding the availability of
reagents, equipment, operating parts, and supplies critical to
production, and which are subject to the risk that our assumptions are
incorrect; the successful transition to new mining areas at McArthur
River commencing in 2009, which is subject to various expected and
unanticipated risks; the dewatering and depressurization programs at
Kumtor continue to produce the expected results and the water management
systems work as planned, which is subject to various expected and
unanticipated risks; Centerra is successful in mitigating the continued
movement of waste and ice into the Kumtor open pit, which is subject to
various expected and unanticipated risks; the success and timely
completion of planned development and remediation projects, including the
remediation of and return to pre-flood construction at Cigar Lake, and
the risk of delay or ultimate lack of success; the schedule for the
development and rampup of production from Inkai is achieved, which is
subject to the risk of delay; the risk of a significant decline in
general economic conditions, which we have assumed will not occur; and
other development, operating, environmental and safety risks.

The forward-looking information and statements included in this news
release represent Cameco's views as of the date of this news release and
should not be relied upon as representing Cameco's views as of any
subsequent date. While Cameco anticipates that subsequent events and
developments may cause its views to change, Cameco specifically disclaims
any intention or obligation to update forward-looking information and
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable securities laws.
Forward-looking information and statements contained in this news release
about prospective results of operations, financial position or cash flows
that are based upon assumptions about future economic conditions and
courses of action is presented for the purpose of assisting Cameco's
shareholders in understanding management's current views regarding those
future outcomes, and may not be appropriate for other purposes.

There may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to
be as anticipated, estimated or intended. These factors are not intended
to represent a complete list of the material risk factors that could
affect Cameco. Additional risk factors are noted in Cameco's current
annual information form and current annual MD&A, as well as our 2009
first, second and third quarter MD&A.

There can be no assurance that forward-looking information and statements
will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could
vary, or differ materially, from those anticipated in them. Further,
expected future production estimates are inherently uncertain,
particularly in the latter years of the forecast, and could materially
change over time. Accordingly, readers of this news release should not
place undue reliance on forward-looking information and statements.

CONFERENCE CALL

We invite you to join our third quarter conference call on Monday,
November 2, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time.

The call will be open to all investors and the media. To join the
conference on Monday, November 2, please dial (416) 340-8018 or (866)
223-7781 (Canada and US). A live audio feed of the call will be available
on our website at cameco.com. See the link on the home page on the day of
the call.

A recorded version of the proceedings will be available:

- on our website, cameco.com, shortly after the call, and

- on post view until midnight, Eastern time, Tuesday, December 1, 2009 by
calling (416) 695-5800 or (800) 408-3053 (passcode 7078487 #).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A full copy of Cameco's 2009 third quarter management's discussion and
analysis and financial statements and notes (unaudited) can be obtained
on SEDAR at sedar.com, the company's website at cameco.com and on EDGAR
at sec.gov/edgar.shtml.

Additional information on Cameco, including its annual information form,
is available on SEDAR at sedar.com, the company's website at cameco.com
and on EDGAR at sec.gov/edgar.shtml.

PROFILE

Cameco, with its head office in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is one of the
world's largest uranium producers, a significant supplier of conversion
services and one of two Candu fuel manufacturers in Canada. The company's
competitive position is based on its controlling ownership of the world's
largest high-grade reserves and low-cost operations. Cameco's uranium
products are used to generate clean electricity in nuclear power plants
around the world, including Ontario where the company is a limited
partner in North America's largest nuclear electricity generating
facility. The company also explores for uranium in North America and
Australia, and holds a significant interest in a mid-tier gold company.
Cameco's shares trade on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.

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