California Soda Ash Miner Hits Ch. 11 With $85M Secured Debt

By Vince Sullivan · June 15, 2026, 11:11 AM EDT

A California soda ash and borate mining operation filed for Chapter 11 protection Monday in Delaware bankruptcy court with $85.5 million of secured debt and plans to sell its assets....

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Bankruptcy Scorecard

Summary

A California soda ash and borate mining operation filed for Chapter 11 protection June 15 in Delaware bankruptcy court with $85.5 million of secured debt and plans to sell its assets.

Case Number

1:26-bk-10966

Judge

Brendan L. Shannon

Venue

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware

Capital Structure

Total Liabilities:

$341.7 million

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Case Information

Case Title

Searles Valley Minerals Inc.

Case Number

1:26-bk-10966

Court

Delaware

Nature of Suit

Date Filed

June 15, 2026