Jan 16 (Reuters) - Whitehaven Coal Ltd WHC.AX :
* Managed quarterly coal sales 5.3 MT , up 7% on previous corresponding period
* Managed quarterly ROM coal production 5.5 MT
* Expects pricing for semi soft coking coal in March quarter to be higher than December quarter
* Whitehaven expects prices for high quality thermal coal to remain well supported over 2017
* Managed quarterly saleable coal production 5.1 MT for quarter, up 2% on previous corresponding period Source text for Eikon: IDnASXMMQ8t Further company coverage: WHC.AX