Tri-Cities Tech Business Update
Areva wins $65 million contract with Canadian firm
Areva's Richland, Wash. plant will produce uranium powders for some Canadian nuclear power reactors under a new contract with the Cameco Corporation. The contract is for 11 years, with two five-year extension options, and is worth an estimated $65 million. Areva will supply slightly enriched uranium and blended dysprosium uranium powder for the Bruce Power A reactors in Ontario. Contact Ron Land at (509) 375-8780.