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Workplace safety


Nothing matters more than keeping people safe. We are constantly finding better ways to protect people from harm and reduce risks. From our mine’s extensive high wall monitoring system to detailed and frequent training sessions, U.S. Borax is a leader in safe mining practices.

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50%

For the past four years, our total recordable injury rate is 50% less compared to other industries.

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U.S. Borax has received 4 awards, including the Sentinels of Safety Award for Large Open Pit Mine.

$1.5 million

Spent on advanced safety equipment, which tracks wall movement rates to millimeters and improves evacuation response time.

Women in mining

Women play an integral role across operations. We’re committed to advancing growth opportunities through goals such as increasing women in senior management roles by 2% per year and grad intake to reach 50%.

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When you start a career at U.S. Borax, you can expect ample growth opportunities and a team that’s committed to finding better ways to provide the refined boron that supports essential contemporary applications and products
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Inclusion Council


Building a culture where everyone feels included, valued, and respected is the Inclusion Council’s primary mission. As a volunteer-based team, the Inclusion Council partners with key departments onsite to host activities and launch initiatives promoting diversity and inclusion awareness.

Meet the Inclusion Council Team
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"Inclusion to me means that everyone can be their true, authentic selves. Only then can we contribute with our unique talents and skills."

Sarah Suek, Manager Operational Excellence
Sarah Suek
Manager Operational Excellence

Related resources

From Apprentice to 1st Class Electrician

Elizabeth (Liz) Stone, a graduate of this year’s California Borates Instrumentation Electronics (IE) apprentice programme. Liz recently became a 1st class electrician and was even more proud to achieve this success as the only women in her class.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

MB Garrison, our manager of external affairs, communities, and communications, discusses what the International Day of Disabled Persons means to her. This day is to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities.

Mining safety: A U.S. Borax legacy

Boron mining safety looks completely different today than it did when we started operating 150 years ago. This year, as we celebrate an important milestone, we look back at how U.S. Borax has played a leading role in improving safety.