2014 07 14 - DEFA14A - Communications to Shareholders & Employees




UNITED STATES
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
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CLIFFS NATURAL RESOURCES INC.
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On July 14, 2014, Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (the "Company") issued a letter to shareholders dated July 11, 2014 (the "Open Letter") to be mailed on or about July 14, 2014. A copy of the Open Letter is filed herewith as Exhibit 1.

Also on July 14, 2014, the Company issued a news release announcing the issuance of the Open Letter to shareholders. A copy of the news release is filed herewith as Exhibit 2.

Also on July 14, 2014, the Company sent a notice of annual meeting of shareholders to employees (the "Notice"). A copy of the Notice is filed herewith as Exhibit 3.

Also on July 14, 2014, the Company issued a brochure to retail shareholders to be mailed on or about July 14, 2014 (the "Shareholder Brochure"). A copy of the Shareholder Brochure is filed herewith as Exhibit 4.

Also on July 14, 2014, the Company issued a brochure to U.S. hourly employees to be mailed on or about July 16, 2014 (the "Employee Brochure"). A copy of the Employee Brochure is filed herewith as Exhibit 5.

Also on July 14, 2014, the Company updated various soliciting materials located at www.cliffsnr.com/annualmeeting  (the "Website"). Copies of the updated materials posted to the Website are filed herewith as Exhibit 6.