VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 9, 2024 /CNW/ – BQE Water Inc. (TSXV: BQE), a leader in the treatment and management of mine impacted waters, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Richard Hubbard to the Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective August 6, 2024. Following the appointment of Mr. Hubbard, the Board will comprise of 6 directors, 4 of whom are independent according to the requirements of the TSX-V.
Peter Gleeson, Executive Chairman of BQE Water, commented “We are pleased to welcome Mr. Hubbard to our Board. Richard’s extensive experience and success in global business will be invaluable to BQE as we expand our business and worldwide footprint. Richard has been a strong supporter of BQE Water over the years and his significant shareholdings align with our aim to build value for all shareholders of the Company.”
Mr. Hubbard brings over 40 years of experience in commercial leadership, corporate finance, capital markets and investment banking. His success spans multiple industries, largely in mining, but also from French luxury goods, international wine distribution, consumer electronics, and healthcare.
About BQE Water
BQE Water is a service provider specializing in water treatment and management for metals mining, smelting and refining. We are helping to transform the way the industry thinks about water in the context of natural resource projects by offering services and expertise which enables more sustainable water management practices and improved overall project performance at reduced risks. BQE Water invests in innovation and has developed unique intellectual property through the commercialization of several new technologies at mine sites around the world for organizations including Glencore, Jiangxi Copper, Freeport-McMoRan and the US EPA. BQE Water is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada and trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol BQE. Visit www.bqewater.com for more information.
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SOURCE BQE Water Inc.
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