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SAULT STE. MARIE – On Monday, April 25, 2016, Essar Steel Algoma settled its
contract dispute with Cliffs Natural Resources, in principle. The settlement, which
resolves all claims between the parties, is subject to documentation and requisite court
approval.
Pursuant to the settlement, the parties have agreed to re-instate the contract. Cliffs will
resume supply of iron ore pellets to Essar Steel Algoma for a portion of the company’s
remaining 2016 requirements and then return to the contract’s existing terms in 2017
and beyond.
Essar Steel Algoma Chief Executive Officer Kalyan Ghosh commented on the
settlement, “We are very pleased to have this litigation behind us, and are grateful for
the focused efforts of all involved in facilitating a speedy resolution. In light of the
current Sale and Investment Solicitation Process, this agreement provides interested
parties with assurance of supply of quality iron ore, and ensures Alfoma can remain a low cost producer.”