Cleveland-Cliffs (NYSE: CLF) files Form SD resource extraction payment report

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. submitted a Specialized Disclosure Report on Form SD as a resource extraction issuer under Rule 13q-1 of the Securities Exchange Act for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. The company states that the required disclosure of payments related to resource extraction activities is provided in its Resource Extraction Payment Report, filed as Exhibit 2.01 to this Form SD.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM SD

Specialized Disclosure Report

CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File No. 1-8944

Ohio						34-1464672
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)						(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
200 Public Square, Suite 3300, Cleveland, Ohio						44114-2315
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

James D. Graham

Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer & Secretary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

200 Public Square, Suite 3300

Cleveland, Ohio 44114-2315

(216) 694-5700

(Name and telephone number, including area code, of the person to contact in connection with this report.)

Check the appropriate box to indicate the rule pursuant to which this Form is being submitted, and provide the period to which the information in this Form applies:

☐ Rule 13p-1 under the Securities Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13p-1) for the reporting period from January 1 to December 31, ____.

☒ Rule 13q-1 under the Securities Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13q-1) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.

Section 2 - Resource Extraction Issuer Disclosure

Item 2.01 Resource Extraction Issuer Disclosure and Report

Disclosure of payments by resource extraction issuers.

The payment disclosure required by this Form is included as Exhibit 2.01 to this Form SD.

Section 3 - Exhibits

Item 3.01 Exhibits

The following exhibit is filed as part of this report on Form SD.

Exhibit number			Description
2.01			Resource Extraction Payment Report

SIGNATURES

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 duly authorized undersigned.

			CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC.
			By:			/s/ James D. Graham
						James D. Graham
						Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer & Secretary
Dated: September 19, 2025

FAQ

What did Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) file in this Form SD?

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. filed a Specialized Disclosure Report on Form SD as a resource extraction issuer under Rule 13q-1. The filing covers the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and references detailed payment information in Exhibit 2.01 attached to the report.

Which reporting rule applies to Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) in this disclosure?

The report is submitted under Rule 13q-1 of the Securities Exchange Act, which requires resource extraction issuers to disclose certain payments. Cleveland-Cliffs identifies itself as subject to this rule and provides the related Resource Extraction Payment Report as Exhibit 2.01 to Form SD.

What period does Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.’s (CLF) resource extraction disclosure cover?

The resource extraction disclosure for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. covers the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. This period is specified in connection with Rule 13q-1, and the associated payment details are contained in the Resource Extraction Payment Report filed as Exhibit 2.01.

Where are the detailed payment disclosures for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) provided?

The company states that the payment disclosure required for resource extraction issuers is included in its Resource Extraction Payment Report. This report is filed as Exhibit 2.01 to Form SD and is identified as part of the company’s specialized disclosure for Rule 13q-1 compliance.

Who signed Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.’s (CLF) Form SD and in what capacity?

The Form SD was signed by James D. Graham, who serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer & Secretary. He signed the report on behalf of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., as the duly authorized representative, with a signature date of September 19, 2025.

What exhibit is attached to Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) Form SD?

Form SD lists a single exhibit, numbered 2.01 and titled Resource Extraction Payment Report. Cleveland-Cliffs indicates that this exhibit contains the payment disclosure required for resource extraction issuers under Rule 13q-1 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.