Exploration & Research
Mineral Exploration and Research
Mineral exploration is critical to meet growing demands for metallic minerals that power cars and cell phone towers, provide emergency back-up power, and store energy for solar and wind farms.
Our team in the Exploration, Research and Technical Development division includes geologists, metallurgists, mineral process specialists, mine engineers and business management professionals who collaborate to find, evaluate and acquire ore deposits. Our approach is collaborative and science based. We apply industry best practices and new technologies to conduct mineral exploration in Missouri’s Viburnum Trend.
Doe Run also invests millions of dollars globally through subsidiary companies for mineral exploration at sites across the globe.
If you have a project or mineral property that you feel may be of interest to Doe Run, please contact us at exploration@doerun.com.
Research and Technical Development
Doe Run has a history of innovation and global mining development since the founding of our predecessor, St. Joseph Lead Company. Today, our research department is working on novel extraction technologies. These advancements range from minerals recovery from historical mine waste; to special leaching processes that could bring new value to under-performing mineral resources; and commercialization of a proprietary hydrometallurgical primary electrowinning process. Read More About Our Research and Innovations.
Exploration and Land Management
Managing the land is an important step in our exploration process. Restored exploration sites are re-seeded to grow native plants and attract turkey, deer and other wildlife. We're also responsible for managing thousands of acres of land above our mining operations.
Exploration
Early settlers first discovered Missouri was rich in metallic minerals more than 300 years ago. For more than 150 years, Doe Run and our predecessor companies have continued exploration to expand our mining operations.
Land Management
Doe Run owns or leases approximately 157,000 acres of land in Southeast Missouri, including land within the Mark Twain National Forest. We work closely with both state and federal agencies. That public-private partnership protects resources on the public land, including water and land, and the plants and animals living there.
Timber & Forest Management
Doe Run employs a professional forester who manages our 35,000 acres of forest property. Each year we consider the needs of our forested areas and may conduct regeneration cuts and plant seedlings to convert an area of low-grade, off-species trees to a more suitable pine species. Annually, we sell approximately 3 million board feet of timber that’s used to build cabinets, flooring, railroad cross ties, pallet material and wine barrels.
“At Doe Run, I was offered a versatile position that would allow me to gain new skills. I’ve already learned so much and know this job will continue to be a learning opportunity.”
Emma Rosenthal
Geoscientist – Exploration
