UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

     
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):   May 10, 2005

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Ohio 1-8944 34-1464672
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(State or other jurisdiction 		_____________
(Commission 		______________
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
1100 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio   44114-2589
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(Address of principal executive offices) 		  ___________
(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   216-694-5700

Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

On May 10, 2005, at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (the "Company"), Messrs. John C. Morley and Stephen B. Oresman did not stand for re-election in accordance with the retirement policy of the Company. A news release published May 10, 2005, regarding the results of the election of Directors at the Annual Meeting and the retirement of Messrs. Morley and Oresman is contained Item 9.01 as Exhibit 99(a) on Form 8-K and incorporated into this Item 5.02 by reference.

On May 10, 2005, a press release was also published regarding the announcement of the promotion of Donald J. Gallagher to Executive Vice President of the Company, retaining his current roles as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. This press release is contained in Item 9.01 as Exhibit 99(b) on Form 8-K and incorporated into this Item 5.02 by reference.





Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits

99(a) Cleveland-Cliffs Inc published a news release dated May 10, 2005, captioned "Cleveland-Cliffs Announces Election of Directors" as filed herewith

99(b) Cleveland-Cliffs Inc published a news release dated May 10, 2005, captioned "Donald J. Gallagher Promoted to Executive Vice President of Cleveland-Cliffs" as filed herewith





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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 undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

         
    Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
          
May 11, 2005   By:   George W. Hawk, Jr.
       
        Name: George W. Hawk, Jr.
        Title: General Counsel and Secretary

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Exhibit Index


     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
99.a
  Cleveland-Cliffs Inc published a news release dated May 10, 2005 captioned "Cleveland-Cliffs Announces Election of Directors"
99.b
  Cleveland-Cliffs Inc published a news release dated May 10, 2005 captioned "Donald J. Gallagher Promoted to Executive Vice President of Cleveland-Cliffs"