People



Advancing a culture of physical safety and mental well-being for everyone

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 Sentinels of Safety Awards 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%.

Meet Members of Our Team

 

Want to make a global impact? Join our team.

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

 

"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

Everyday Respect


Transparency is key to making meaningful, lasting changes that create a safe and respectful workplace. That’s why, in March 2021, Rio Tinto commissioned an expert-led independent review of our culture to better understand, prevent, and respond to harmful behaviors.

At U.S. Borax, we are taking specific actions directly linked to the 26 recommendations proposed in the Everyday Respect report, which include: Contractor listening sessions, an early career network, and leadership and employee-wide training.

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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 650 customers with more than 1,800 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.  Learn more about Rio Tinto.

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