Jan 18 (Reuters) - Wesfarmers Ltd WES.AX :
* Resources business is expected to report earnings before interest and tax (ebit) of between $135 million and $140 million for first half of 2017
* Better than expected earnings result for resource business reflects strong production in q2
* Curragh coal production for quarter was 3.2 million tonnes, 22.5 per cent higher than previous quarter Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: WES.AX