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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

Iconic 20 Mule Team wagons restored
On March 31, U.S. Borax unveiled the newly restored 20 Mule Team wagon which now sits on site at the Borax Visitor Center. Learn more
Supporting our California communities
For 100 years, U.S. Borax has been an important part of the Boron and East Kern County communities. Look at how we remain committed to serving and supporting ... Learn more
20 Mule Team Cafe employees
 
Supporting local restaurant and employees

We partnered with the 20 Mule Team Cafe, a restaurant in Boron, to bring meals to our employees on site.

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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 2026 application period for grant is now closed.

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 500 customers with more than 1,200 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.

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