Emma Bulley is Board of Trustees chair of National Mining Museum Project

The Board of Trustees of the National Mining Museum initiative has announced the appointment of Emma Bulley as its new Chairperson.

Her appointment marks a bold and exciting new chapter in the realisation of one of Ghana’s most visionary and unifying national projects.

Ms. Bulley is widely respected for her strategic leadership, commitment to results, and ability to bring together people, institutions, and ideas. She now takes the helm of a national project that will not only honour Ghana’s proud mining heritage but also ignite a new era of industrial and cultural transformation.

The National Mining Museum, located in Tarkwa, is being developed as a non-partisan, national legacy initiative under the oversight of the National Mining Museum Board. It is a long term, innovative partnership involving the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) and several leading industrial stakeholders.

The vision is clear: to build a world-class museum that inspires pride, preserves history, drives education, promotes innovation, and catalyses inclusive growth across Ghana and the West African sub region.

In her acceptance remarks, Ms. Bulley paid tribute to her predecessor, Professor Douglas Boateng, for his leadership. “I wish to sincerely thank Professor Boateng for his exceptional Pan Africanist vision and long term approach to industrialising Ghana and the continent. He has laid a strong foundation. It is now our responsibility to build on it boldly and purposefully.”

She added: “It is a deep honour to serve as Chair. This project is not just about mining. It is about national identity, learning, and unlocking future possibilities. Together, we will build something that lasts for generations; a living legacy for Ghana and Africa.”

Professor Douglas Boateng, who led the initiative with distinction, also expressed his enthusiasm and commitment. “I am absolutely thrilled with Ms. Bulley’s appointment. She is one of the most delivery driven executives on the continent. Her leadership is exactly what the project needs at this stage. I will continue to support her to ensure the museum is successfully completed before the end of 2028. As I step down to focus more on advancing the broader Pan African industrialisation agenda, I remain fully committed to the success of this museum. It is a cornerstone of Ghana’s development story and a symbol of what visionary collaboration can achieve across Africa.”

Professor Richard Kwasi Amankwah, Vice Chancellor of the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) and Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees, also shared his confidence and optimism. “This is a defining moment. Ms. Bulley brings clarity, vision, and action. The National Mining Museum will be more than a place of history; it will be a living centre of innovation, research, and opportunity. At UMaT, and as Vice Chair of the Board, I look forward to working closely with her to make this dream a national and continental reality.”

The museum aims to bridge history with opportunity. It will bring together industry, academia, and communities. It will inspire the next generation while honouring those who shaped Ghana’s mining story. With Ms. Bulley at the helm, supported by a distinguished and committed Board of Trustees, the National Mining Museum is on course to become a world class institution: one that reflects Ghana’s leadership, Africa’s potential, and the promise of a shared, sustainable future.

In her concluding remarks, Ms. Bulley offered this poignant reflection. “If we only honour the gold beneath our soil but not the minds above it, we miss the true treasure. This museum is not just about preserving the past. It will unlock thousands of long term opportunities for education, tourism, innovation, and entrepreneurship. It is where heritage meets hope, and history gives birth to tomorrow’s possibilities.”

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