** Shares of Equinox Resources fall as much as 42.9% to A$0.120, posting their biggest intraday percentage fall ever
** Mineral explorer hits lowest level since July 31, 2023
** Western Australian Minister for Aboriginal Affairs denies approval for proposed infill drilling program on a portion of co's Hamersley iron ore project in Western Australia
** Says co is actively pursuing legal avenues to challenge the decision
** Stock down 30% YTD as of last close
(Reporting by John Biju in Bengaluru; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)
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