News NEWS CONTACT US The Brilliance of Borogard ZB :: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2021 :: POSTED BY FRANK WAWRZOS Wood composite products are increasingly important to the construction industry as builders around the world look for materials that are versatile, strong, and sustainable. Borogard ZB has emerged as the borate wood treatment of choice because it has demonstrated proven protection over time. READ MORE Borates and Stradivari: A Sound Science :: MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2021 :: POSTED BY ADAM BRODIE New research confirms borates and other chemicals used to treat the wood of Stradivarius violins may influence the unparalleled sound quality of the iconic instruments. READ MORE Lithium: A Sustainable Source in the Desert :: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2021 A breakthrough method for extracting lithium from waste rock at our Boron, California mine presents exciting opportunities for producing battery-grade lithium to power sustainability initiatives. READ MORE Boron Ops Donates PPE to Protect School Children :: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 :: POSTED BY MARY BETH GARRISON U.S. Borax partnered with the Muroc Joint Unified School District to support the protective mask mandate. READ MORE Borates for Autocausticizing in Paper Production :: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 :: POSTED BY SWEE HAU CHEW Paper manufacturers facing increased costs and tighter environmental regulations are leveraging a patented technology, partial borate autocausticizing, to improve efficiency and sustainability. READ MORE Helping Our Desert Town Swim Again :: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 :: POSTED BY MARY BETH GARRISON U.S. Borax is helping raise the funds needed to rebuild our community's only public pool. READ MORE Borates and Sustainability in Glass Manufacturing :: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2021 :: POSTED BY ALLEN ZHENG U.S. Borax is a valued research and technical partner for leading companies in the glass industry as they pursue aggressive goals for reducing carbon emissions. READ MORE Borate Caking: Understanding and Prevention :: TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2021 :: POSTED BY EMMANUEL LAVAL Borate caking is a nuisance for many industrial users, but it can be prevented by paying attention to the moisture and temperature conditions in storage areas and by avoiding compaction. READ MORE Dehybor: Lightening the Load for Heavy Industry :: THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2021 :: POSTED BY MARYAM MORAVEJ Heavy industry manufacturers lay the foundations on which we build our modern life. To produce their products efficiently and cost-effectively, they depend on Dehybor as a consistent, reliable source of boric oxide. READ MORE U.S. Borax: Empowering Women in Engineering :: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2021 :: POSTED BY MARY BETH GARRISON As we celebrate International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), U.S. Borax shines a light on some of the brilliant engineering leaders in our own organization. READ MORE Displaying results 1-10 (of 107) |< < 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 > >| CATEGORIES Better Quality Boron (6) Boron Basics (12) By Industry Operations (25) U.S. Borax History (5) U.S. Borax in the Community (22) ARCHIVES 2021 November 2021 (1) October 2021 (2) September 2021 (3) August 2021 (2) July 2021 (1) June 2021 (4) May 2021 (1) April 2021 (2) March 2021 (2) February 2021 (2) January 2021 (2) 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 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 500 customers with more than 1,700 delivery locations globally. We supply 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. Copyright © 2021 Rio Tinto. All Rights Reserved. Terms and Conditions Privacy and Cookies CCPA Back To Top U.S. Borax is part of Rio Tinto. We use cookies to remember you and learn how you use these pages. If you agree, click accept. Read our cookie policy for more detail.