05:30 PM EDT, 08/12/2025 (MT Newswires) -- BQE Water ( BTQNF ) on Tuesday said it is integrating aquatic toxicology services into its business model.

The company said it will invest in establishing an aquatic toxicology laboratory as well as developing in-house resources to sustain the company's competitive position in producing clean mine water. It hired a team of aquatic toxicologists including James Elphick , Dr Ebrahim Lari, and Josh Baker.

BQE outlined its goals concerning the investment, which include reduced timelines and costs for remedies around toxicity in mine waters, building science-based site-specific water quality benchmarks, and providing guarantees to clients for effluent toxicity as part of its overall services.

"These services are not only perfectly complementary to our existing suite of services, but they also offer the potential for accelerated growth in our water treatment business. We are pleased to welcome top-calibre aquatic toxicologists to help us expand and grow," chief executive James Elphick said,

BQE Water ( BTQNF ) share prices rose $0.50 to close at $54.50 on the TSX Venture Exchange.