Cameco Corporation (NYSE: CCJ) is a leading producer of uranium and a supplier to the global nuclear power industry. Headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, the company is engaged in the exploration, mining, milling and sale of uranium concentrate, commonly known as yellowcake, which is used as fuel for nuclear reactors. Cameco also participates in services and activities that support the front end of the nuclear fuel cycle, including processing and marketing of uranium to utilities under long‑term and spot contracts.
The company's operations have historically centered in Canada and the United States, where it operates and develops uranium mining and processing properties. Cameco serves a worldwide customer base of electric utilities and other purchasers of nuclear fuel, supplying material and contractual fuel management solutions for nuclear power generation across North America, Europe and Asia. Its business model combines production from operating mines with development projects and a global marketing network to meet utility demand.
Formed as a publicly traded company in the late 20th century, Cameco has grown into one of the larger publicly listed uranium companies globally and is listed on both the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CCJ. Over time the company has focused on balancing production with market conditions, managing a portfolio of producing assets, care and maintenance properties, and exploration and development projects to respond to changes in uranium demand and pricing.
Cameco’s activities are subject to regulatory and environmental standards applicable to uranium mining and nuclear fuel supply, and the company emphasizes operational safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement in jurisdictions where it operates. Its core business remains supplying uranium and related services that support the continued operation and development of nuclear power as a low‑carbon energy source.