We're on the forefront of borate technology, research, and development
U.S. Borax is a global leader in the supply and science of borates—naturally-occurring minerals containing boron and other elements. From the very beginning, we have been on the forefront of borate technology, research, and development.
We're finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. U.S. Borax supplies 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. Our customers rely on boron and borates to create an extraordinarily diverse range of products essential to life and to modern living.
Customer values
Technical support for customers, product quality, and supply reliability are the pillars of our commercial commitment.
We operate mining, refining, and shipping facilities on four continents with a commitment to:
Cutting-edge research and development
World-class safety, environmental, and community practices
Constant innovation and improvement
Maintaining a global network of sales offices and stock points
Locations
What began as an underground mine in 1872 is now California’s largest open pit mine with one of the richest borate deposits on the planet that supports a global network of operations and offices.
Asia
Changshu, China: Stock point
Qingdao, China: Stock point
Qinzhou, China: Stock point
Busan, Korea: Stock point
Port Klang, Malaysia: Stock point
Kaohsiung, Taiwan, China: Stock point
Commitment to our communities
Our communities—both those where we operate and those we serve—are a priority for us. In Boron, California—our home since 1872—we maintain the Borax Visitor Center, which provides community education about borates. We also team with area leaders to support local nonprofit organizations through the Borax Visitor Center Foundation. And, we encourage all our employees to take an active role as volunteers within their home communities.