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MB Garrison
Mary Beth Garrison

MANAGER, EXTERNAL RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

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U.S. Borax is proud to be part of the communities in which we operate. And, we’re proud of the work we do to further borate education. 

U.S. Borax Visitor Center and Foundation

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U.S. Borax Visitor Center

Visit the rim of our active Borax mine

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U.S. Borax Visitor Center Foundation

Celebrating and supporting the Boron community

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U.S. Borax in the community

Rio Tinto's U.S. Borax donates $600,000 to support communities impacted by Los Angeles wildfires
U.S. Borax has donated $600,000 to three organisations to support relief efforts for communities directly impacted by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles region. Learn more
Building Nests and Taking Flight: Kestrels at Borax Rotterdam
For 20 years, a small flock of kestrels has called our Rotterdam site home. Learn what U.S. Borax Logistics Coordinator, Mart Van Hamburg, and our team is doi... Learn More
Rio Tinto Donates Land for U.S. College Campus Expansion
Land formerly held by U.S. Borax is being donated by Rio Tinto to Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) Curry Campus. Learn More
Grant and scholarship applications

The Borax Visitor Center Foundation funds two annual programs for our Boron, California, community: A grant for nonprofit, tax-exempt, and governmental organizations as well as a scholarship for graduating seniors.

The 2025 applications for both programs are now closed. Please contact MB Garrison for more information.

Doing business in our community

Supporting local and diverse businesses is another way we are part of the communities in which we operate. By working with large and small suppliers in our region, we are able to help foster local business opportunities.

U.S. Borax and Rio Tinto are always interested in building new supplier partnerships. Explore opportunities through our Buy Local supplier portal

Community FAQ

U.S. Borax company and history

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Boron chemistry and research

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Borate uses and safety

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LEARN MORE ABOUT BORATES

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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