Ytterbium-176 Isotope Enrichment Plant
Sector: Nuclear • Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Source: Bitget
The project involves the enrichment of Ytterbium-176 isotope used to produce Lutetium-177 for medical treatments. The plant experienced a power surge in October 2025 damaging a laser, which was repaired. Initial commercial shipments are targeted around mid-year or Q3 2026.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Hospital, Commercial
- Location
- Pretoria, South Africa
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Bitget
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Original status | under construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves the enrichment of Ytterbium-176 isotope used to produce Lutetium-177 for medical treatments. The plant experienced a power surge in October 2025 damaging a laser, which was repaired. Initial commercial shipments are targeted around mid-year or Q3 2026. |
Original sector | Nuclear Medicine |
Location
Country | South Africa |
City | Pretoria |
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Source | Bitget |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Hospital, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-04-15 |
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