Cerro de Pasco

[ ser-raw the pahs-kaw ]

noun

1. a town in central Peru: silver-mining district. 14,280 feet (4,353 meters) above sea level.

Cerro de Pasco

/ ˈθɛrrɔ ðe ˈpasko /

noun

1. a town in central Peru, in the Andes: one of the highest towns in the world, 4400 m (14 436 ft) above sea level; mining centre. Pop: 70 000 (latest est)

Example Sentences

Since taking a majority stake in 2017 in the Cerro de Pasco mine pictured in the billboard, Glencore said it had done much to address concerns about pollution from the site which occurred before it took over.

From Reuters

Lead, zinc, silver and other metals were mined at Cerro de Pasco for more than 400 years, leaving behind piles of tailings and traces of contaminants in the soil and water that many blame for ailments ranging from cancer to learning disabilities.

From Reuters

Peruvian miner Volcan Compania Minera, one of Peru's biggest lead and zinc producers, said the last mining operation at Cerro de Pasco closed in 2015 but that it still processes stockpiles.

From Reuters

The health ministry said it would emit a decree declaring a health emergency in Cerro de Pasco soon and allocate an immediate budget of about $400,000 to help the sick.

From Reuters

Luis Palma, a construction worker from Cerro de Pasco, said all four of his children had lead levels with nine times recommended limits when they were tested a decade ago.

From Reuters