Boron
The United States is the leading world producer and consumer of boron-containing minerals and chemicals. For several years, the U.S. output has been enough for domestic requirements as well as a large share of foreign markets. U.S. reserves of boron minerals are more than adequate for long-term production at the current level (Bureau of Mines 1980, 105). However, future growth in demand in the United States and abroad will require other sources to supply a
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