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Thinking big about the future of borates: Meet our new COO, James Low

:: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Thinking big about the future of borates: Meet our new COO, James Low
From his childhood on an Australian cattle farm to leading global borates operations, James Low has infused every chapter of his life with curiosity, a desire to learn, and a vision for being part of something big.

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.

Borates for metal recovery and aluminum recycling

:: Friday, December 6, 2024 :: Posted By Maryam Moravej
Borates for metal recovery and aluminum recycling
Metal recycling and recovery are two sides of the same coin. Recycling is reprocessing scrap or waste metal into new products. Recovery is the process that extracts purified metal from scrap. Recycling and recovery of metals can come from scrap or from slag that is left over from a primary smelting operation.

Firebrake ZB: A cost-effective ATO alternative

:: Friday, November 1, 2024 :: Posted By Emmanuel Laval
Firebrake ZB: A cost-effective ATO alternative
Facing high costs with antimony oxide? Discover how Firebrake ZB reduces reliance on ATO while delivering superior fire retardancy.

Decarbonizing glass production: Borates and sustainability

:: Thursday, October 10, 2024 :: Posted By Allen Zheng
Decarbonizing glass production: Borates and sustainability
To ensure a sustainable future for both the industry and the planet, glass producers are implementing creative decarbonization solutions. Learn about emerging carbon reduction technologies and how committed partnership from material suppliers supports meaningful improvements.

Boron: Stabilizing the world’s most powerful permanent magnets

:: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 :: Posted By Maryam Moravej
Boron: Stabilizing the world’s most powerful permanent magnets
Discover the surprising role of boron in creating the powerful permanent magnets that drive everything from your earbuds to wind turbines. Dive into the fascinating story behind the magnets that make modern technology possible.

Protecting wood construction with borates

:: Thursday, September 12, 2024 :: Posted By Emmanuel Laval
Protecting wood construction with borates
Housing is one of the fundamental needs for people everywhere. As the world’s population grows, we need more housing with a greater variety of options. This demand presents challenges not only for the pace of building but also for building materials.

Industrial impact: Your borates sales and technical marketing team in China

:: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 :: Posted By George Zhang
Industrial impact: Your borates sales and technical marketing team in China
Discover how the U.S. Borax China sales and technical marketing team leverages commercial acumen, technical expertise, and scientific support to drive industrial applications and foster strong partnerships.

Wilmington at 100: Historic Perspective and Future Vision

:: Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Wilmington at 100: Historic Perspective and Future Vision
The 100th anniversary of the opening of this U.S. Borax manufacturing and shipping hub—a key link in both production and our supply chain—is a chance to remember the value of always looking ahead.

The Ceramics Industry in India

:: Friday, July 26, 2024 :: Posted By Punit Antal
The Ceramics Industry in India
India is one of the fastest growing ceramic tiles and sanitaryware markets globally. It is the world’s second- largest producer and consumer of ceramic tiles. India’s ceramic tile industry is expected to double in size by 2027.
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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 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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