Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

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SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION - Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities (Details)

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SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION - Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisitions [Line Items]
1.500% 2025 Convertible Senior Notes redemption	$ 25	$ 0	$ 0
Ferrous Processing and Trading
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisitions [Line Items]
Fair value of settlement of a pre-existing relationship as part of consideration in connection with transaction	0	20	0
ArcelorMittal USA
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisitions [Line Items]
Fair value of settlement of a pre-existing relationship as part of consideration in connection with transaction	0	0	237
ArcelorMittal USA \| Common Stock
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisitions [Line Items]
Fair value of other consideration given	0	0	990
ArcelorMittal USA \| Series B Preferred Stock
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisitions [Line Items]
Fair value of other consideration given	0	0	738
AK Steel \| Common Stock
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisitions [Line Items]
Fair value of other consideration given	0	0	618
Share-based Payment Arrangement \| AK Steel
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisitions [Line Items]
Fair value of other consideration given	$ 0	$ 0	$ 4

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