David Lyon

David Lyon is the Chief Operating Officer of ReThink Mining, a global mining innovation organization dedicated to accelerating the adoption of technologies and practices that improve mining productivity, sustainability, and operational performance. In his role, he leads strategic collaboration, project execution, and innovation initiatives that connect mining companies, technology developers, researchers, and industry stakeholders to solve critical industry challenges. In addition to his role at ReThink Mining, David is the Founder and President of Zero Nexus, a Canadian innovation and technology ecosystem established to advance the electrification and decarbonization of hard-to-abate industries, particularly mining. Since founding the organization in 2019, he has championed the adoption of battery-electric technologies, digital solutions, and collaborative innovation models that support the industry's transition toward zero emissions, zero harm, and zero-entry operations.