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Compensation at Doe Run Peru Above the National Average

Wages at Doe Run Peru (DRP) are among the highest in the country, averaging S/. 60,028 New Soles per year per employee and S/. 55,056 New Soles per worker. These amounts break down to an average of 16.5 ordinary monthly payments.

Doe Run Peru Reviews Environmental Certification

Lima, Peru March 19. 2008 – Following significant emission level improvements in recent months, Doe Run Peru has begun a review to update and establish new parameters for measuring the environmental conditions at its metals processing facility in La Oroya as part of its commitment to its environmental operating agreement with the Peruvian government, (known by its Spanish acronym, PAMA).

Doe Run Peru Reports Additional Air Quality Improvements in La Oroya

Doe Run Peru reported that air quality monitoring at La Oroya continues to show substantial increases after 11 years of operations, and completion of a variety of environmental projects remains on schedule.

Doe Run Peru Confirms Substantial Improvement in La Oroya's Air Quality

La Oroya, February 26, 2008 – Doe Run Peru has confirmed prior reports on the results of air quality monitoring in La Oroya, which have registered substantial improvements after 11 years in operation.

Doe Run Peru Supports La Oroya - Huancayo Road Clearing Following Landslide

La Oroya, February 25, 2008 – A Doe Run Peru rescue team successfully completed clearing the Carretera Central Highway yesterday, after a major landslide blocked access on the road.

Officials Confirm Doe Run Peru River Discharges Within Permissible Ranges

Analysis of environmental monitoring in the Andean community of La Oroya has confirmed that there are no measurable impacts on the water quality of the area’s Mantaro and Yauli rivers by the operations of Doe Run Peru’s metallurgical facility, the company reported Tuesday.

Doe Run Peru Reports Significant Reduction in Air Lead in La Oroya

Air quality monitoring in the Andean town of La Oroya confirms that average annual lead levels were down more than 60 percent in 2007 compared to previous years, officials with Doe Run Peru reported.

Doe Run Peru Launches Community Support Program

US$2 million program to benefit schools, maternity center in La Oroya

Working in coordination with local and regional authorities, Doe Run Peru has launched a volunteer program in the La Oroya community that funds selected projects submitted from groups needing assistance.The program, to which Doe Run Peru has committed more than $2 million, comes in addition to the company’s existing community relations programs.

Independent Audits Confirm that Doe Run Peru Meets Emissions Standards

Audit also finds compliance in environmental construction.

La Oroya (PRWEB) November 29, 2007 -- An independent audit of Doe Run Peru's La Oroya metallurgical complex has confirmed that the facility is meeting the Peruvian government's emissions standards.

Doe Run Peru, Rotaplast International Provide Free Surgery to Peruvian Children

Fourth Smile in the Andes program helps record 160 children with cleft lip and palate.