Ishpeming, MI—December 13, 2012 —Cliffs Natural Resources, (NYSE: CLF) (Paris: CLF) announced today that it is making financial contributions to food banks near operating locations in the United States and Eastern Canada totaling $60,000 from its charitable giving arm, the Cliffs Foundation.
Locally, food banks run by the Salvation Army in Ishpeming and the St. Vincent dePaul Society in Negaunee each received $5,000 contributions to help stock pantry shelves and provide support to families in need.
“The need for assistance continues to rise and our local food banks need support in order to keep up with the demand” said James Kochevar, general manager, Cliffs Michigan operations. “This is an opportunity from the Cliffs Foundation to support our community by providing assistance to these organizations and will help those in need.”
About Cliffs Natural Resources Inc.
Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. is an international mining and natural resources company. A member of the S&P 500 Index, the Company is a major global iron ore producer and a significant producer of high- and low-volatile metallurgical coal. Cliffs’ strategy is to continually achieve greater scale and diversification in the mining industry through a focus on serving the world’s largest and fastest growing steel markets. Driven by the core values of social, environmental and capital stewardship, Cliffs associates across the globe endeavor to provide all stakeholders operating and financial transparency.
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