Cliffs Natural Resources Inc

Cliffs Natural Resources Inc., at Sept. 30, 2008, had environmental liabilities of US$14.3 million, compared with US$12.3 million at Dec. 31, 2007.

The Company also reported mine closure liabilities of US$116.9 million at Sept. 30, 2008, compared with US$118.5 million at…

Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. and other responsible parties at the Rio Tinto Mine Site in Nevada continue to pursue a global settlement to avoid protracted litigation in recognition of a potential for a natural resource damages claim.

The Rio Tinto Mine…