150 Years of Innovation

U.S. Borax History

Take a look back at how a borate deposit in Death Valley became a global leader in the science and mining of borates. We are proud of our legacy of cutting-edge research, safety, sustainability, and innovation in mining.
 

 
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U.S. Borax: Today's operations pioneering the way for tommorrow's breakthroughs

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U.S. Borax, part of Rio Tinto, is a global leader in the supply and science of borates—naturally-occurring minerals containing boron and other elements. We are 1,000 people serving 650 customers with more than 1,800 delivery locations globally. We supply around 30% of the world’s need for refined borates from our world-class mine in Boron, California, about 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles.  Learn more about Rio Tinto.

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