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Mercury Public Affairs has entered into a new consulting services agreement with Gecamines SA, a Congolese state-owned mining company, effective March 15, 2024. The engagement calls for government relations, communications, and digital strategy work at a $75,000 monthly retainer plus a $25,000 one-time website development fee. Mercury designated Partner John F. Lonergan as authorized signatory; Gecamines signed through Deputy CEO Jack Masangu.

Mercury reported ongoing representation of nine foreign principals during H1 2024, with total receipts of approximately $637,669. Hikvision USA was the largest account ($180,305), followed by Libya's National Oil Corporation ($149,790) and Qatar ($98,554). Mercury conducted extensive outreach to State Department, NSC, USAID, and congressional offices on behalf of multiple clients...

Akin Gump filed informational materials consisting of a joint letter from the presidents of three freely associated Pacific island nations (Marshall Islands, Palau, and FSM) urging Congress to pass the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2023. Distributed to House Speaker Johnson and 20 committee chairs across defense, appropriations, and foreign affairs. The letter frames legislative delay as creating "undesirable opportunities for economic exploitation by competitive political actors" — signaling concern about Chinese influence.