The Rising Influence of Rising Affluence

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Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (CLF) (CLF.PA) announced today that Francis McAllister, lead director, has elected to retire from the Company's board of directors effective immediately. Mr. McAllister has served on Cliffs' board since 1996.

"Frank's leadership and his many years of service on the board have been invaluable," Joseph Carrabba, Cliffs' chairman, president and chief executive officer said. "Frank's industry knowledge and commitment to sustainable mining have been a tremendous asset to Cliffs. His experience, sage advice and diplomatic skills enhanced the quality of our Board deliberations; his presence in the Board room will be missed."