lakeshore goldThere’s a whole lot of digging going on near Highway 144.

Lakeshore Gold President and CEO Tony Makuch says they aren’t going anywhere, as they plan on getting production up 40% from where it is now in the area over the next five years.

He was the guest speaker at the Timmins Chamber’s “Inside Your Business” series, talking about what the company does for Timmins.

From 2012 to 2014, Lakeshore has made $350-million of investments locally.  The company has also discovered new areas in their 144 shafts.

Makuch says they are still in the growing phase, but continue to produce with over 750 employees and contractors.