North America is currently the core of Cliffs’ business. Pellets from our operations are consumed by nearly all North American integrated steel producers, and virtually 100 percent of our current annual North American pellet capacity is committed under long-term contracts.
As the nation’s largest supplier of iron ore pellets to the integrated steel industry, we have the capacity to produce 37 million tons of pellets annually. Based on its percentage ownership of the mines it operates, Cliffs’ share of rated capacity is currently an estimated 25.5 million tons annually, representing approximately 31 percent of total North American annual pellet capacity.
Michigan
Empire Mine
Tilden Mine
Minnesota
Hibbing Taconite
Northshore Mining
United Taconite
Canada
Wabush Mine
