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U.S. Borax operations: Then and now

:: Tuesday, March 22, 2022
U.S. Borax operations: Then and now
This year marks an important milestone in U.S. Borax history as we celebrate 150 years of boron mining operations. Let’s look at the transformation of boron mining operations over the course of the last century and a half.

Boron Ops has first renewable diesel-powered truck

:: Friday, December 17, 2021
Boron Ops has first renewable diesel-powered truck
U.S. Borax became the first site across Rio Tinto to trial “renewable diesel” fuel in one of our haul trucks. The green sticker the refitted truck carries on its side represents a breakthrough for Boron Operations, Rio Tinto, and the mining industry.

Coudekerque facility sets the quality standard for specialty borates

:: Friday, March 5, 2021 :: Posted By Vincenzo Restivo
Coudekerque facility sets the quality standard for specialty borates
To ensure that manufacturers can trust the quality and consistency of the products they receive, our Coudekerque facility has developed a highly-specialized quality management system.
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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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