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Back to the Future — Forward to the Past

:: Thursday, September 1, 2016 :: Posted By Mary Beth Garrison
Back to the Future — Forward to the Past
In the Mojave Desert, regrowth takes a great deal of time. Reclamation efforts near the U.S. Borax mine have been an ongoing effort requiring decades of experimentation and care.

From Grain to Glass: New Degree in Craft Beer Industry

:: Thursday, August 25, 2016
From Grain to Glass: New Degree in Craft Beer Industry
A new degree program is on tap at Metropolitan State University of Denver. This fall, students will have the opportunity to hone their craft—in brews, that is—in Craft Beer Industry, the latest addition to the university’s growing Brewing Industry Operations program.

Setting new Standards for Reclamation in the Mojave Desert

:: Friday, July 1, 2016 :: Posted By Mary Beth Garrison
Setting new Standards for Reclamation in the Mojave Desert
Boron Operations is a world-class borate mine located in the western Mojave Desert of California. The climate is classified as harsh, with an evaporation to precipitation ratio of nearly 25:1.

Case Study: Minding the Gap

:: Wednesday, June 1, 2016 :: Posted By Mary Beth Garrison
Case Study: Minding the Gap
Rio Tinto’s Minerals business worked closely with the City of Los Angeles to support the region’s water quality and conservation.

Boron nonprofits awarded $20,000 in grants

:: Monday, May 23, 2016 :: Posted By Mary Beth Garrison
Boron nonprofits awarded $20,000 in grants
The Borax Visitor Center Foundation awarded about $20,000 in grants to more than a dozen nonprofits at its annual luncheon at the Visitor Center on May 20.

A Transparent Look at Borate Use in Flat and Container Glass​

:: Wednesday, May 4, 2016 :: Posted By Allen Zheng
A Transparent Look at Borate Use in Flat and Container Glass​
At U.S. Borax, it has always been our approach to work on behalf of borate users. We invest in researching new applications for this important substance and comparing them to others in the market, keeping regulatory issues and sustainability top of mind.

Never heard of borates? You’re looking at them right now.

:: Sunday, May 1, 2016
Never heard of borates? You’re looking at them right now.
From your stove top to space travel—boron is an element with many uses. Here are ten things to know about one of the unsung heroes of the periodic table.

Made in Kern County: Borax Mine

:: Thursday, April 28, 2016 :: Posted By Mary Beth Garrison
Made in Kern County: Borax Mine

On the most eastern edge of Kern County, just off Highway 58, sits a desolate desert landscape booming with activity. This is all because of what lies below the earth, a mineral used in hundreds of products we all use today.

U.S. Borax Fertilizers Featured on American Farmer

:: Thursday, April 21, 2016
U.S. Borax Fertilizers Featured on American Farmer
Rio Tinto Borates’ (RTB) 20 Mule Team® Borax fertilizers are featured in an upcoming episode of American Farmer, airing May 3 on RFD-TV.

Rep. McCarthy Visits Rio Tinto Borates’ Boron Mine

:: Friday, April 8, 2016 :: Posted By Mary Beth Garrison
Rep. McCarthy Visits Rio Tinto Borates’ Boron Mine
Opening overseas markets for California’s quality products, resources and agriculture is an important factor in Kern County’s economic growth, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) told employees of Rio Tinto Borates (RTB) during a town hall meeting April 7.
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