Cameco Corporation is reporting increased earnings during the quarter which ended on September 30th.
Third quarter net earnings were $82 million compared to $39 million in the 2011 third quarter.
Net earnings for the first nine months of the year were $221 million compared to $186 million in the first nine months of 2011.
Company officials say work continues to bring the Cigar Lake project to production.
Cameco is also working to expand the McArthur River operation and the Key Lake mill, as well as extend the life of the Rabbit Lake mine.