Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) has finalized a new long-term agreement to supply natural uranium hexafluoride (UF6) to Slovenské elektrárne (SE) for use in its nuclear power plants in Slovakia. This agreement, which consists of uranium and conversion services, is expected to provide a diversified and secure source of natural UF6 for SE through 2036. The material will support operations at SE’s Bohunice and Mochovce nuclear facilities, starting in 2028.
Members of Cameco’s marketing team joined SE representatives for a small gathering in London earlier this month to celebrate the agreement.
“Cameco is proud to play an essential role helping Slovakia meet its nuclear fuel needs. With this long-term agreement, we are adding a new market to our global commercial portfolio and supporting Slovakia with a stable, reliable supply of uranium fuel that is expected to enhance energy security in the region,” said Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel.
“Conversion is one of the most critical parts of the nuclear fuel cycle – the process by which natural uranium is converted into a form suitable for enrichment and reprocessing. Slovenské elektrárne has succeeded in securing a long-term and reliable supply of a significant share of this key raw material until 2036, which is a significant step for Slovakia’s energy security. The contract is strategic for Slovenské elektrárne – allowing us to diversify our suppliers, reduce our dependence on one source, and at the same time guarantee the smooth operation of our nuclear power plants,” said Branislav Strýček, Chairman and CEO of Slovenské elektrárne.
Details of the contract are commercially confidential.
Forward Looking Information
This news release includes statements and information about expectations for the future, which are referred to as forward-looking information. This forward-looking information is based on current views, which can change significantly, and actual results and events may be significantly different from what is currently expected. Examples of forward-looking information in this news release include: our expectation that we will provide a secure source of natural UF6 for SE under the agreement; the expected duration and commencement timing of the agreement; our expectation that by entering into the agreement, we are adding a new market to our global commercial portfolio; our belief that by performing our obligations under the agreement, we will provide Slovakia with a stable, reliable supply of uranium fuel that is expected to enhance energy security; and the expected benefits of the agreement with SE. Material risks that could lead to different results include: the obligations under the agreement are not performed by the parties in accordance with the terms of the agreement; the agreement does not result in the expected financial benefits for us or SE; the risk that the addition of the Slovakia market to our global commercial portfolio is detrimental to our business; and the risk that we are unable to enhance energy security in Slovakia through the performance of our obligations under the agreement. In presenting the forward-looking information, we have made material assumptions which may prove incorrect about: the performance by the parties of their obligations under the agreement; the financial benefits to us and SE from the agreement; the benefits to our business from adding the Slovakia market to our global commercial portfolio; and our ability to enhance energy security in Slovakia by performing our obligations under the agreement.
