News feed http://www.doerun.com.pe 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. http://www.doerun.com.pe/news/70/compensation-at-doe-run-peru-above-the-national-average 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). http://www.doerun.com.pe/news/67/doe-run-peru-reviews-environmental-certification 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. http://www.doerun.com.pe/news/65/doe-run-peru-reports-additional-air-quality-improvements-in-la-oroya 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. http://www.doerun.com.pe/news/64/doe-run-peru-supports-la-oroya-huancayo-road-clearing-following-landslide 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. http://www.doerun.com.pe/news/63/doe-run-peru-confirms-substantial-improvement-in-la-oroyas-air-quality 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. http://www.doerun.com.pe/news/58/officials-confirm-doe-run-peru-river-discharges-within-permissible-ranges 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. http://www.doerun.com.pe/news/56/doe-run-peru-reports-significant-reduction-in-air-lead-in-la-oroya 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. http://www.doerun.com.pe/news/55/doe-run-peru-launches-community-support-program 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. http://www.doerun.com.pe/news/51/independent-audits-confirm-that-doe-run-peru-meets-emissions-standards Fourth Smile in the Andes program helps record 160 children with cleft lip and palate. http://www.doerun.com.pe/news/22/doe-run-peru-rotaplast-international-provide-free-surgery-to-peruvian-children