Get to know the people, purpose, and principles behind our work. Discover our story, the sectors we serve, and the strategy driving our impact—from our origins to our vision for the future.
OUR HISTORY
Company registers in BC as BioteQ Environmental Inc
Current CEO joins the company as the Manager of Engineering
First plant treats AMD and recovers zinc as a valuable by-product in Canada
Plant that eliminates waste sludge starts treating mine influenced water at the Raglan Mine
BioSulphide plant that reduces the Closure Cost of Leach Operation in the US starts operating.
Songlin Ye joins BQE.
Daniel Cook joins BQE.
BQE forms joint venture with Jiangxi Copper
The first mine drainage treatment plant with concurrent copper recovery begins operation at Dexing mine in China
BQE builds and commissions the first SART plant in North America
Success of emergency response rapid in-pit treatment at Minto mine.
BQE opens South America office in Santiago Chile.
Brent Baker joins BQE.
Development of Selen-IX starts in proof-of-concept lab testing campaign
Peter Gleeson joins the Board
Completion of commercialization of sulphate removal by selective IX (Sulf-IX)
Success of Selen-IX pilot enables KSM secure Environmental Assessment certificate
BQE opens Asia office in Hangzhou.
First Selen-IX built and completes performance test reaching Se levels below 2 ppb (2020).
BQE Partnership with Inuit Communities Begins.
BQE Selkirk Partnership Begins.
BQE Na-Cho Nyak Dun Partnership Begins
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
At the core of our solutions are proprietary chemical engineering processes designed to address the unique challenges of mine water treatment. These innovative technologies, developed in-house and backed by extensive research, allow us to efficiently treat complex waste streams and recover valuable resources. Our intellectual property is central to delivering tailored solutions that improve operational efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and ensure compliance with strict regulations. Explore our cutting-edge processes and learn how they are shaping the future of water management in the mining sector.