Methods and compositions regarding borate, cross-linking suspensions are disclosed that may include one or more non-clay suspending agents, at least 30 wt. % of one or more boron-containing minerals, and a water-based solvent. In additional embodiments, the suspensions may include one or more polyols, one or more additives, or both, wherein the additives, for example, may include stabilizing agents, dispersing agents, surfactants, wetting agents, anti-gelling agents, pour-point depressants, or combinations thereof. Turning to a different aspect of this disclosure are methods that may include mixing one or more non-clay suspending agents in a water-based solvent and adding, subsequent to this mixing, at least 30 wt. % of one or more boron-containing minerals. In other embodiments, example methods may also include adding one or more additives prior to adding at least 30 wt. % of one or more boron-containing minerals.
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