Boron expert

Leo Jaime

Leo Jaime

Senior Sales Manager, Latin America

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Leo is a seasoned professional with vast experience in the global mining and energy industries. He joined Rio Tinto in 2018, holding sales and marketing roles at U.S. Borax and the Battery Materials group. Leo is currently the Latin America sales manager for agriculture and industrial borates.

A former helicopter pilot in the United States Marine Corp, he has a bachelor of arts degree in international marketing from Pace University in New York. Leo is fluent in English and Spanish.

Maximizing dragon fruit growth with U.S. Borax

:: Tuesday, November 28, 2023 :: Posted By Leo Jaime
Maximizing dragon fruit growth with U.S. Borax
Addressing the nutrient needs of dragon fruit across South America takes dedicated effort since soil conditions vary greatly across the region. It’s easy for micronutrient deficiencies to limit the growth of a dragon fruit crop.

Key functions of boron in oil palm cultivation in Latin America

:: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 :: Posted By Leo Jaime
Key functions of boron in oil palm cultivation in Latin America
Boron (B) deficiency has been identified as the most common nutritional disorder in oil palm plantations around the world, and it is intensified in regions with alkaline, sandy soils and subject to high volumes of rainfall.



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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