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Supply side, recent MHP market circulation has been relatively tight, with some traders reporting depleted available volumes. A few upstream and downstream players have signed orders for small quantities of Q4 MHP. Demand side, some nickel salt smelters inquired this week, though overall purchasing sentiment remained weak. Overall, the market exhibits tight supply and demand, and is expected to stabilize in the short term.
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