Nicola Forrest to become Australia’s second richest woman after split from billionaire Andrew Forrest

Pair say decision to live apart will have no impact on their shared business interests and philanthropy

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Australia's wealthiest couple Andrew and Nicola Forrest have separated after more than three decades of marriage, but they say the split will not affect their shared business or philanthropic interests.

Most of their wealth comes from a more than one-third stake in iron ore miner Fortescue, which is attempting to diversify into hydrogen production.

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