Run-of-mine coal produced from the company's NSW operations was 21.9% higher than last quarter with reduced maintenance events and a strong focus on delivery of coal to complete the year.

This resulted in increased saleable coal production of 2.35 million tonnes. Coal sold was up 5.5% against the prior quarter, at 2.1Mt sold.

"Coal sales were impacted by unscheduled delays at Port of Newcastle, with vessel wait times being the highest since 2012," the company said.

Saleable coal production for the past quarter at New Hope's New Acland mine in Queensland was up 8.6% following final survey adjustments for the year with 467,000t produced.

The ramp down to care and maintenance continues with the coal handling and preparation plant and maintenance moving to "day shift" only.

Additional equipment has been parked up in line with reduction in manning.

"Rehabilitation of existing Stage 2 mining lease areas continues to progress as planned," New Hope said.

"The Land Court hearing for Stage 3 approvals is still expected to be heard in November."