Edgar Filing: CLIFFS NATURAL RESOURCES INC.

CLIFFS NATURAL RESOURCES INC.

ATTN: SECRETARY

200 Public Square, Suite 3300

CLEVELAND, OH 44114-2315

You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company.

This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).

We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 08, 2012


	Meeting Information
	Meeting Type: Annual Meeting
*CLIFFS NATURAL RESOURCES INC.*	For holders as of: March 09, 2012
	Date: May 08, 2012	Time: 11:30 AM EDT
	Location: 200 Public Square
	3rd Floor
	Cleveland, OH 44114


				See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

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				Before You Vote

How to Access the Proxy Materials


Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
1. Notice & Proxy Statement 2. Annual Report 3. 2012 Incentive Equity Plan 4. 2012 Executive Management Performance Incentive Plan How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:
1) BY INTERNET: 2) BY TELEPHONE: 3) BY E-MAIL*:		www.proxyvote.com 1-800-579-1639 sendmaterial@proxyvote.com
* If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) in the subject line. Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before April 24, 2012 to facilitate timely delivery.


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Voting Items

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following nominees:



1.		Election Of Directors

		Nominees:
1a		J.A. Carrabba
1b		S.M. Cunningham
1c		B.J. Eldridge

1d		A.R. Gluski
1e		S.M.Green

1f		J.K. Henry

1g		J.F. Kirsch

1h		F.R. McAllister

1i		R.K. Riederer

1j		R.A. Ross

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals:

2.		A proposal to amend our Regulations to add a provision to allow the Board to amend the Regulations without shareholder approval as permitted under Ohio law;

3	A proposal to approve, an an advisory basis, our named executive officer compensation, commonly known as “Say on Pay”;

4	A proposal to approve the 2012 Incentive Equity Plan;

5	A proposal to approve the 2012 Executive Management Performance Incentive Plan;

6	Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm.

NOTE: In their discretion, the Proxies are authorized to vote upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof.

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