Zero Nexus Inc.

What Zero Nexus Inc. does

Zero Nexus Inc. is a partner-led Canadian consulting firm headquartered in Midland, Ontario, founded in 2018 by David Lyon to advance battery electric vehicle (BEV) adoption in the mining sector. The firm operates with a deliberately small team (1-10 employees, "small by choice") and serves mining operators, equipment OEMs, critical minerals producers, and industry associations transitioning from diesel-powered mobile equipment to electric fleets. Its flagship initiative is the EVMO (Electric Vehicles in Mining Operations) project, a multi-year, NRCan-funded collaborative research program whose steering committee includes New Gold, Agnico Eagle Mines, Glencore's Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations, NRCan-CanmetMINING, and MICA. EVMO outputs comprise maintenance strategy whitepapers (M1-M7), production strategy whitepapers (P1-P8), an open-source Total Cost of Ownership Python model on GitHub, a BEV Data Vocabulary, and an 11-chapter Mining Electrification Resource Guide, all distributed under a Creative Commons CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

The product portfolio spans three service lines: (1) Research & Development consulting covering strategy, preparation, and deployment phases of mining electrification — including technology ecosystem mapping, TCO analysis, electric mine pre-feasibility assessments, and process change mapping — priced at flat fees of $15,000 to $100,000 per project with 4-52 week durations; (2) ecosystem mapping services that chart OEM, supplier, software vendor, and end-user relationships in mining electrification and digitalization; and (3) training services ranging from 1-hour introductory talks to 8-hour short courses on BEV adoption, powertrain design, battery and functional safety, and TCO, delivered in-person or remotely at CIM conferences and on a custom basis for clients such as Komatsu and CIM Academy.

Revenue is generated almost exclusively through professional-services engagements, supplemented by small Canadian government grants (~$35k from NRCan in May 2024 for EVMO; ~$26k in March 2023). The go-to-market is a three-step direct engagement model (consultation, iterative delivery, final review) booked via Calendly, combined with event-driven lead capture at CIM conferences across Canada and community-led engagement through the EVMO steering committee. Marketing channels include a website news/blog hub, a Google Forms-hosted newsletter, LinkedIn (company page plus a Mining EV Education showcase), and a YouTube channel. The firm is privately held, founder-owned, with no disclosed external institutional investment, parent company, or M&A activity.

Name

Zero Nexus Inc.

Legal name

Zero Nexus Inc.

Website

https://zero.nexus

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Zero Nexus Inc. is a partner-led Canadian consulting firm that helps mining operators, OEMs, and industry associations transition from diesel to battery electric vehicles through the EVMO collaborative research project, R&D consulting engagements, and training programs for clients including New Gold, Agnico Eagle, Glencore, and Komatsu.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mining Electrification Consulting

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUABAKAC

Decarbonization Strategy & Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC) Advisory

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Carbon & Climate Solutions (Carbon Markets, Offsets, CCS/CCUS)/Corporate Net-Zero & Climate Strategy Services (Targets, Transition Plans, SBTi Support)

SECONDARYEUABAKAJ

Net-Zero Assurance & Readiness Assessments (limited assurance prep, audit support)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Carbon & Climate Solutions (Carbon Markets, Offsets, CCS/CCUS)/Corporate Net-Zero & Climate Strategy Services (Targets, Transition Plans, SBTi Support)

Keywords

• Mining electrification consulting
• BEV adoption advisory
• Decarbonization consulting
• Mining training services
• Electric fleet strategy

Headquarters

HQ city

Barrie

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Research & Development Consulting Services: Project-based consulting services covering strategy, preparation, and deployment phases of mining electrification. Services include technology ecosystem mapping, product market fit analysis, decarbonization strategy development, electric mine pre-feasibility assessments, BEV fleet cost of ownership analysis, and process change mapping.
2. Training Services: Half-day and full-day electrification short courses delivered in-person or remotely, plus 1-hour introductory talks and workshops. Courses cover BEV design, battery safety, functional safety, TCO workshops, and introductory mining electrification content. Also includes custom training development for OEMs like Komatsu.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Zero Nexus is a partner-led consulting firm focused on mining decarbonization through battery electric vehicle (BEV) adoption. It sells strategy, preparation, and deployment consulting engagements to mining operators and OEMs, alongside structured short courses and workshops on BEV technology, battery safety, and total cost of ownership. The EVMO collaborative research initiative underpins the offering with industry-shared whitepapers, a TCO Python model, and a data vocabulary tool, all distributed under Creative Commons.

Product overview

Zero Nexus is a partner-led consulting firm offering a portfolio of decarbonization services focused on mining electrification. Their core offering is the EVMO (Electric Vehicles in Mining Operations) project, a collaborative research initiative providing whitepapers, tools, and educational resources for BEV adoption. Supporting services include Research & Development consulting (strategy, preparation, and deployment phases), Ecosystem Mapping, and Training Services with short courses on mining electrification and BEV technology. The EVMO project produces maintenance and production strategy whitepapers, a TCO Python model, and a BEV Data Vocabulary workbook—all distributed under Creative Commons license.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EVMO: Electric Vehicles in Mining Operations project - a collaborative education and awareness initiative focused on accelerating BEV fleet adoption in mining.

Products and services

• Research & Development Services Project-based consulting services covering the strategy, preparation, and deployment phases of mining electrification, including BEV strategy development, due diligence and detailed planning, data analysis, change mapping, and process documentation for mining operators and OEMs.
• Ecosystem Mapping Service Technology ecosystem analysis mapping OEMs, suppliers, software vendors, service providers, and technology end-users to assess business models and identify trends in mining electrification and digitalization.
• Training Services and Short Courses Educational programs including Introduction to Mining Electrification and BEVs (8 hours), BEV Adoption Workshop (4 hours), Intro to Mine Electrification (1 hour), BEV Total Cost of Ownership Workshop (1.5 hours), and specialized courses on electrification technology ecosystem, powertrain design, functional safety, and battery safety systems, delivered in-person at CIM conferences, remotely, or as custom organizational training.
• EVMO (Electric Vehicles in Mining Operations) Project A collaborative research and education initiative focused on accelerating BEV fleet adoption in mining operations through whitepapers, webinars, TCO tools, and industry guidance, governed by a steering committee of major mining operators, government research bodies, and industry accelerators.
• Mining Electrification Resource Guide A curated 11-chapter resource guide covering mining electrification technologies, BEV deployment strategies, workforce training, mine design, business models, simulations, policies, case studies, and industry groups.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced battery swap time from 15 to 5-7 minutes through Battery Bay Attendant implementation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Natural Resources Canada (NRCan-CanmetMINING)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNRCan-CanmetMINING is part of the EVMO project steering committee and provides funding through the Zero Emissions Vehicle Education and Awareness program. The project is partially funded by Natural Resources Canada through education and awareness project funding for clean transportation and clean fuels.
• Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator (MICA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMICA provides additional investment to the EVMO project and hosts the project newsletter and webinar distribution platform. A representative from MICA sits on the EVMO steering committee.
• New Gold InccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Gold is one of the three participating mines in the EVMO project, providing research access at their New Afton mine. Their operations serve as the basis for maintenance and production strategy development including dedicated BEV maintenance teams.
• Agnico Eagle MinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgnico Eagle is a steering committee member of the EVMO project. As one of Canada's senior gold producers, they contribute industry expertise and operational insights to guide BEV adoption research.
• Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations (Glencore)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSudbury Integrated Nickel Operations, a Glencore company, is a steering committee member of the EVMO project, contributing mining electrification expertise and operational perspective.
• KomatsumajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerZero Nexus developed comprehensive training materials for Komatsu covering Battery Basics, Safety, Handling, and Marketing for operations, maintenance, and sales teams. The project included a training roadmap and structured framework for modularity and scalability.
• CIM AcademymajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership to develop an on-demand educational course for the CIM Academy training platform covering principles of battery electric vehicles, operational benefits, challenges, and importance in the mining context.
• CaterpillarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaterpillar is partnered with Nouveau Monde Graphite on the all-electric open-pit mine project, transitioning from diesel-powered to all-electric mining equipment including a battery-electric Cat 950 GC-wheel loader pilot.
• Propulsion QuébecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPropulsion Québec partnered with Nouveau Monde Graphite to develop new electric propulsion systems for heavy vehicles in open-pit mining as part of the all-electric mine initiative.
• National Research Council (NRC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNRC partnered with Nouveau Monde Graphite and others to develop electric propulsion systems and rapid recharging infrastructure tailored to heavy vehicles in open-pit mining.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ZeroNexusInc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zeronexus

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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