EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We betfred reviewsconsent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form S-8 of our reports dated February&betfred reviews#160;16, 2012, relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule of betfred reviewsCliffs Natural Resources Inc. and subsidiaries, and the effectiveness of Cliffs Natural Resources BetfredInc.'s internal control over financial reporting, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Cliffs Natural Resources BetfredInc. for the year ended December 31, 2011.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Cleveland, Ohio
October 26, 2012