** Shares of Australia's New Hope Corporation NHC.AX rise as much as 3% to A$4.86, their highest level since February 5, 2026
** Coal producer posts Run-of-Mine $(ROM)$ coal production of 4.1 million tonnes (Mt) for the quarter ended January 31, up 4.8% compared to previous quarter
** Adds, group coal sales of 2.9 Mt for quarter, up 8.2% from previous quarter
** However, co's underlying EBITDA of A$106.9 million ($75.71 million) for quarter, slightly lower than A$107.9 million, previous quarter
** Stock up 6.4% YTD, including session's moves
($1 = 1.4120 Australian dollars)
(Reporting by Aamir Sheik Khalid in Bengaluru)
((Aamir.SheikKhalid@thomsonreuters.com))