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The Minerals Council of Australia has proposed educational reforms and investment to enhance Victoria's mining sector, advocating for improved approval timelines and a mining skills pipeline in schools. Their pre-budget statement highlights the economic benefits of mining, including significant wages, while addressing challenges like declining gold production. The MCA urges for reforms to boost exploration and infrastructure investment for critical minerals, citing the expedited approval of VHM's Goschen rare earths project as a positive development.