Our Story
Inspired by Heritage
Rooted in Ancient Minerals
Vanguard Minerals connects businesses and families with mineral products that reflect tradition, authenticity, and responsible sourcing—bringing the value of time-tested resources to modern markets.
OUR Beginnings
Established in Colorado as a minority-owned small business, the company was built on a clear purpose: to bring the enduring value of mineral resources to consumers and businesses through cultural understanding, commercial expertise, and trusted supply relationships.
Our approach emphasizes transparency, education, and personalized service, supported by a bilingual platform designed to engage a diverse customer base across the United States.
A Colorado-Based Minerals Company
OUR FOUNDER
Founded by Javier Zevallos, an international business professional with more than 20 years of experience in mining, metals trading, and commercial supply chains across the Americas and global markets.
Drawing on this experience, the company brings industry knowledge, commercial expertise, and cultural understanding to the mineral business—connecting market opportunities with reliable supply solutions and building long-term relationships with customers and business partners.
OUR SOURCE
Our approach to mineral sourcing is grounded in quality, transparency, and trusted supplier relationships.
We work to connect responsibly sourced mineral products with consumer, commercial, and industrial markets, beginning with unrefined mineral sea salt from ancient deposits in Utah and looking ahead to opportunities across a broader range of minerals and metals.
Independent distributor of select Redmond Mineral, Inc. products.
LOOKING AHEAD
Our vision extends beyond any single product or market.
We are building a diversified mineral business focused on developing new commercial opportunities, expanding our product portfolio, and establishing strategic partnerships across consumer, wholesale, and industrial markets.
Guided by industry knowledge, responsible sourcing, and a long-term commercial perspective, we aim to create lasting value through reliable supply relationships, market development, and opportunities across the minerals and metals sectors.