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EXHIBIT 3.1 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE OF OHIO, OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE I, Frank LaRose, Secretary of State of the State of Ohio, do hereby certify that the paper to which this is attached is a true and correct copy from the original record now in my official custody as Secretary of State. Witness my hand and the seal of the Secretary of State at Columbus, Ohio this 25th day of September, A.D. 2020. Ohio Secretary of State Validation Number: 202026902488

Form 540 Prescribed by: Toll Free: 877.767.3453 | Central Ohio: 614.466.3910 OhioSoS.gov | business@OhioSoS.gov File online or for more information: OhioBusinessCentral.gov Certificate of Amendment (For-Profit, Domestic Corporation) Filing Fee: $50 Form Must Be Typed Check appropriate box: Amendment to existing Articles of Incorporation (125-AMDS) Amended and Restated Articles (122-AMAP) - The following articles supersede the existing articles and all amendments thereto. Complete the following information: Name of Corporation CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC. Charter Number 649806 Check one box below and provide information as required: The articles are hereby amended by the Incorporators. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code section 1701.70 (A), incorporators may adopt an amendment to the articles by a writing signed by them if initial directors are not named in the articles or elected and before subscriptions to shares have been received. The articles are hereby amended by the Directors. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code section 1701.70(A), directors may adopt amendments if initial directors were named in articles or elected, but subscriptions to shares have not been received. Also, Ohio Revised Code section 1701.70(B) sets forth additional cases in which directors may adopt an amendment to the articles. The resolution was adopted pursuant to Ohio Revised Code section 1701.70(B) 1701.70(B)(3) (In this space insert the number 1 through 10 to provide basis for adoption.) The articles are hereby amended by the Shareholders pursuant to Ohio Revised Code section 1701.71. The articles are hereby amended and restated pursuant to Ohio Revised Code section 1701.72. Form 540 Page 1 of 2 Last Revised: 06/2019

If you are amending the total number of shares, please complete this box so the appropriate filing fee is charged. Total number of shares previously listed in the Articles or other Amendments with the Ohio Secretary of State: With the submission of this amendment, NEW total number of shares: A copy of the resolution of amendment is attached to this document. Note: If amended articles were adopted, they must set forth all provisions required in original articles except that articles amended by directors or shareholders need not contain any statement with respect to initial stated capital. See Ohio Revised Code section 1701.04 for required provisions. By signing and submitting this form to the Ohio Secretary of State, the undersigned hereby certifies that he or she has the requisite authority to execute this document. Required James D. Graham Must be signed by all Signature incorporators, if amended by incorporators, or an authorized officer if amended by directors or shareholders, pursuant to Ohio By (if applicable) Revised Code section 1701.73(B) and (C). If authorized representative Print Name is an individual, then they must sign in the "signature" box and print their name in the "Print Name" box. Signature If authorized representative is a business entity, not an individual, then please print the business name in the By (if applicable) "signature" box, an authorized representative of the business entity must sign in the "By" box and print their name in the Print Name "Print Name" box. Form 540 Page 2 of 2 Last Revised: 06/2019

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