DIThe Distraction Index

#critical minerals

3 events across 2 weeks

0Damage
0Hype
3Noise
1.9Avg Dmg
6.7Avg Hype
WEEK 84Aug 2 – 8
NOISE2026-08-03
Trump Orders Limits on Critical Mineral Scrap Exports
Policy Changefederal · moderate
Damage
1.8
Hype
6.5
WEEK 83Jul 26 – Aug 1
NOISE2026-07-31
Trump Executive Order on Critical Minerals Export Restrictions
Policy Changefederal · moderate
Damage
2.1
Hype
7.0
NOISE2026-07-30
Trump Administration Restricts Export of Critical Minerals Scrap
Policy Changefederal · narrow
Damage
1.8
Hype
6.5