The Democratic Republic of Congo inaugurated its first gold refining facility, becoming part of a group of African countries aiming to take a larger share of the mining supply chain.

Chevron (CVX) is planning significant investments in South Korea, focusing on its refining and petrochemical operations, a company executive stated Monday at the Asia Pacific Petroleum Conference.

Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin chaired a meeting of the economic growth staff focusing on prospects of the oil and gas sector for this year and the investment and economic development of Mangistau region.