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Canada’s trusted borates partner for decades

:: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 :: Posted By Jento Panjikaran
Canada’s trusted borates partner for decades
For more than 70 years, U.S. Borax has been a reliable partner of refined borates in Canada. See how our proven logistics experience and product compliance can help you.

Accelerate product development with U.S. Borax borate samples

:: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 :: Posted By Emmanuel Laval
Accelerate product development with U.S. Borax borate samples
Testing the right materials is essential before scaling up production. Our borate sampling program lets you trial small quantities of refined borates so you can move forward with confidence.

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.

Navigate the CRMA with a Dedicated, Local Partner

:: Thursday, May 2, 2024 :: Posted By Javier Jusué de Olives
Navigate the CRMA with a Dedicated, Local Partner
Looking for a new borates partner to comply with the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA)? See why customers trust our robust technical expertise and local customer service.

EU Critical Raw Materials Act: What It Means for Your Borates Supply

:: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 :: Posted By Javier Jusué de Olives
EU Critical Raw Materials Act: What It Means for Your Borates Supply
The Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) will impact how you source materials such as boron. Learn more about CRMA and how U.S. Borax can help.

Borax Europe: The Partner You Can Trust

:: Thursday, January 4, 2024 :: Posted By Javier Jusué de Olives
Borax Europe: The Partner You Can Trust
Price isn’t the only factor you should consider when choosing a borates partner. Discover the high-quality service, reliability, and efficiency Borax Europe offers our customers.

Get the Consistent Quality Borates You Need

:: Tuesday, August 15, 2023 :: Posted By Emmanuel Laval
Get the Consistent Quality Borates You Need
Developing formulations that pass efficacy tests depends on consistent, high-quality borates. See how U.S. Borax meets your specifications with reliable products.

Borate Caking: Understanding and Prevention

:: Tuesday, August 3, 2021 :: Posted By Emmanuel Laval
Borate Caking: Understanding and Prevention
Borate caking is a nuisance for many industrial users, but it can be prevented by paying attention to the moisture and temperature conditions in storage areas and by avoiding compaction.

Powdered Borates: Specialty Grades for Specialty Applications

:: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 :: Posted By Maryam Moravej
Powdered Borates: Specialty Grades for Specialty Applications
Businesses with specialty applications require a special solution: U.S. Borax powders. Our powders contain extremely small particles, but they offer big benefits!

Beyond Commodity Pricing

:: Wednesday, February 5, 2020 :: Posted By Frank Wawrzos
Beyond Commodity Pricing
Not all borate products provide the same amount of useable boron. For applications that require consistency in formulation as well as practical economy, refined borates provide a better value than raw mineral borates.
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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 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.  Learn more about Rio Tinto.

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