WGM selected for Cameco Mine Operations and Exploration

Saskatchewan, Canada – February 27th, 2013 – Watts, Griffis and McOuat Limited (“WGM“) is pleased to announce that it has been selected as supplier of contract geological technical staff for Cameco Corporation’s mine operations and exploration in northern Saskatchewan.

Cameco’s operating Canadian uranium mines are situated in the Athabasca Basin, between 570 and 700 km due north of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. In addition, Cameco has direct interests in 1.4 million hectares (3.5 million acres) of land in the region for further exploration[1].

“WGM is pleased to play a role in Cameco’s intensive regional exploration program in 2013,” comments Kurt Breede, WGM Vice President, Marketing. “Cameco’s exploration strategy is focused on replacing mined reserves to ensure continued growth through 2018 and beyond. This opportunity allows us and Cameco to mentor bright, young geoscientists in one of Canada’s most prolific mineral producing regions.”

About WGM

WGM is Canada’s longest running independent firm of geological and mining consultants that provides value-added professional services of the highest standards to the global mineral resource industry.

From grass-roots exploration through to mine closure, our expertise in project management, mineral resource and reserve estimates, technical reporting for financing and disclosure, due diligence reviews, and property valuations, has distinguished WGM as the most trusted name in exploration and mining since 1962.

Owned and operated by its professional employees, the company has a core group of employees and one of the industry’s largest and most experienced group of high-calibre associates.

Watts, Griffis and McOuat and WGM are trademarks of Watts, Griffis and McOuat Limited.

 


[1] Cameco – Uranium Fact Sheet 2012

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