BUZZ-Australia's Metal Powder Works gains on Westinghouse contract extension

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** Shares of Metal Powder Works MPW.AX rise as much as 4.8% to A$2.2, post their largest intraday pct gain since May 6

** Speciality materials firm says contract with U.S.-based nuclear energy firm Westinghouse Electric Company has been extended

** Contract to focus on advancing and scaling ability to make metal powder for Westinghouse

** Stock up 7.5% YTD, including the day's moves