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Become a U.S. Borax supplier: Learn how

:: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 :: Posted By Jen Brown
Become a U.S. Borax supplier: Learn how
Want to work with U.S. Borax? Express interest on Rio Tinto’s Buy Local North America portal to access opportunities to become a supplier.

What is low-dielectric glass (and why does it matter)?

:: Monday, June 16, 2025 :: Posted By Allen Zheng
What is low-dielectric glass (and why does it matter)?
You may never see it, but dielectric glass—produced with boron—helps insulate and protect the modern electronic devices you use every day. Discover where dielectric glass is used and why it matters.

Boric oxide’s indispensable role in vitreous enamels

:: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 :: Posted By Songlin Shi
Boric oxide’s indispensable role in vitreous enamels
Boric oxide is a vital component in vitreous enameling—improving manufacturing efficiency and enhancing the durability of enameled products big and small.

How boron supports specialized cement applications

:: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 :: Posted By Maryam Moravej
How boron supports specialized cement applications
See how boron can be used in cement mixtures for specialized needs ranging from greater setting control to sulfate resistance to nuclear shielding.

More than borates: Simplify raw materials sourcing with U.S. Borax and Rio Tinto

:: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
More than borates: Simplify raw materials sourcing with U.S. Borax and Rio Tinto
Looking for another material to complement refined borates in your process? Discover how you can source high-quality raw materials through Rio Tinto’s extensive product portfolio.

Why is boron considered “critical”?

:: Thursday, April 3, 2025 :: Posted By Javier Jusué de Olives
Why is boron considered “critical”?
Boron’s designation as a critical raw material in the EU and critical mineral in the UK is reshaping procurement strategies. Learn how boron’s critical status will impact your supply chain.

Anthony Drugeot: Commitment to people and community

:: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Anthony Drugeot: Commitment to people and community
Discover how Anthony Drugeot’s people-first approach drives operational excellence and builds strong community connections across Borax Europe’s three sites.

New article explores circular raw materials for glass sustainability

:: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 :: Posted By Allen Zheng
New article explores circular raw materials for glass sustainability
U.S. Borax technical expert Allen Zheng’s recently published article in Glass International magazine highlights the importance of using circular raw materials for sustainable glassmaking. Read more about his findings.

Rio Tinto's U.S. Borax donates $600,000 to support communities impacted by Los Angeles wildfires

:: Friday, February 7, 2025 :: Posted By Jen Brown
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.

Songlin Shi: Borate expert for China’s industrial market

:: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Songlin Shi: Borate expert for China’s industrial market
Curious about how borates make industrial processes better? So is Songlin Shi, principal advisor in U.S. Borax’s China technical marketing team. He brings hands-on technical expertise and an open-minded approach to product research and solutions development for our industrial borates customers.
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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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