UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 29, 2009
CLIFFS NATURAL RESOURCES INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
| OHIO | 1-8944 | 34-1464672 | ||
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 200 Public Square, Suite 3300, Cleveland, Ohio | 44114-2315 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (216-694-5700)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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| ITEM 2.02. | Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
On October 29, 2009, Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. issued a news release announcing the unaudited quarter and nine months financial results for the period ended September 30, 2009, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99(a) to this Current Report on Form 8-K. This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
| ITEM 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits:
| Exhibit |
Exhibit |
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| 99(a) | Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. published a news release on October 29, 2009 captioned, “Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. Reports Third-Quarter 2009 Earnings” | Filed Herewith |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
| CLIFFS NATURAL RESOURCES INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ George W. Hawk, Jr. | |
| Name: | George W. Hawk, Jr. | |
| Title: | General Counsel and Secretary | |
Dated: October 30, 2009
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit |
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| 99(a) | Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. published a news release on October 29, 2009 captioned, “Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. Reports Third-Quarter 2009 Earnings” | Filed Herewith |