Relationships and Partnerships

Cameco seeks and promotes collaborative, respectful relationships with organizations and groups that have an interest in or are impacted by our operations, including community liaison groups, industry associations and registered charities. A few of the groups and organizations we belong to are listed in the sections below.

Community Liaison Groups

Athabasca Working Group (AWG)

The AWG is a uranium industry/community liaison group made up of Cameco, AREVA and representatives of seven Athabasca communities in northern Saskatchewan. The group is responsible for overseeing activities related to an impact management agreement that was signed in 1999. The AWG meets quarterly to discuss business and workforce development initiatives, as well as Cameco and AREVA’s ongoing operations in the area. It also directs the Athabasca environmental monitoring program.

Environmental Quality Committee (EQC)

The northern Saskatchewan EQC was formed in 1995 to act as a bridge between communities, government and uranium mining companies, with a shared goal of ensuring uranium development in northern Saskatchewan considers the needs, concerns and aspirations of those most directly affected by it. The group includes three EQC subcommittees that represent 30 communities across northern Saskatchewan. Community representatives are nominated by their communities.

Port Hope Community Liaison Forum

Cameco created community liaison forums in 2006 to share information and provide an opportunity where people can raise concerns and engage in dialogue about our operations and related issues. Cameco also produces a newsletter summarizing the information provided at each forum, as well as other information. Copies of the newsletter are mailed to every address in the Municipality of Port Hope.

Industry Organizations

Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB)

Cameco has been awarded the CCAB’s Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) gold level distinction four times since 2001.

The CCAB promotes the full involvement of aboriginal people in Canada’s economy by building bridges between corporate Canada and aboriginal communities. PAR recognizes performance in the areas of aboriginal employment, business development, individual capacity and community relations.

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC)

An association of mining and mineral processing companies, focused on supporting and advancing responsible industry development and growth. The association places a high priority on corporate social responsibility and addresses issues surrounding sustainability and governance throughout its Towards Sustainable Mining initiative.

The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC)

The PDAC exists to protect and promote the interests of the Canadian mineral exploration sector and to ensure a robust mining industry in Canada. PDAC encourages the highest standards of technical, environmental, safety and social practices in Canada and internationally.

The Saskatchewan Mining Association (SMA)

An association of mining and mineral processing companies operating in Saskatchewan, focused on encouraging safe, responsible development of the province’s mineral resources.

Community Support Organizations

Cameco has donated over $24 million to various organizations and community groups in the areas where we operate since 2009. Read more about some of the investments we made in 2015.

Through our community investment program, we focus on the following areas for investments:

  • youth
  • education and literacy
  • health and wellness
  • community development

For more on the many organizations we partner with and support, please see the section on community development.