SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT  

Minerals are finite natural resources essential for modern living. It is incumbent upon corporations engaged in mineral extraction to conduct operations with the highest ethical standards. This requires personal accountability from each and every employee, reaching beyond compliance, and anticipating and addressing potential impacts before they occur.

Sustainable development is a business imperative, integral to success in the mining industry.  Conducting business in a sustainable manner is a way of life at Cliffs—from the implementation of intensive programs and training that focus on safety and environmental awareness, to the integration of benchmark protocols and procedures into our business plans.  It is not enough to be an employer; Cliffs must be an engaged and committed neighbor, serving as a respectful citizen within its communities, providing a safe and healthful environment, offering models of education, well-being, and environmental stewardship that sustain themselves over the long term. 

Development of vital mineral resources in a sustainable manner will allow the needs of today to be met without compromising the needs of future generations.