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U.S. Borax customer service: Built to support you

:: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
U.S. Borax customer service: Built to support you
Meet the U.S. Borax Customer Service team and learn how they work on your behalf to ensure timely access to refined borates.

Simplify borate procurement with U.S. Borax’s global distributor network

:: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 :: Posted By Jento Panjikaran
Simplify borate procurement with U.S. Borax’s global distributor network
U.S. Borax partners with more than 50 distributors worldwide to ensure reliable access to refined borates. Learn about the advantages of sourcing through a U.S. Borax distributor.

New upgrades enhance purity, granulation capabilities at Coudekerque

:: Monday, April 6, 2026 :: Posted By Javier Jusué de Olives
New upgrades enhance purity, granulation capabilities at Coudekerque
Coudekerque, our site that produces specialty refined borates, is upgrading infrastructure to enhance process capabilities. Learn more about these updates.

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.

Boron added to 2025 List of Critical Minerals in U.S.

:: Friday, November 14, 2025 :: Posted By Frank Wawrzos
Boron added to 2025 List of Critical Minerals in U.S.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) officially named boron to its 2025 List of Critical Minerals. Explore what boron’s critical designation means and why it matters.

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.

Become a U.S. Borax supplier: Learn how

:: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
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.

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.

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

:: Friday, February 7, 2025 :: Posted By Mary Beth Garrison
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.

Sales, operations, and logistics: Working to meet customer demand

:: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Sales, operations, and logistics: Working to meet customer demand
U.S. Borax has a team of operations and logistics experts who collaborate to continuously improve our supply chain. Here’s how we’re finding better ways™ to bring you the borates you need.
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U.S. Borax 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 our 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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