1 Statement of Computation of EBITDA to interest expense Exhibit 12.2 Year Ended June 30, ------------------------------------------------ Pro Forma Historical As Adjusted -------------------------------- ------------- 1996 1997 1998 1998 -------- -------- -------- -------- Income (Loss) before extraordinary item and income taxes $ (1,189) $ (1,138) $(32,754) $(34,004) Interest and other excluded $ (72) $ (300) $ (105) $ (105) Interest and financing costs $ 421 $ 878 $ 3,957 $ 17,547 Depreciation, Depletion and Depreciation $ 630 $ 982 $ 4,809 $ 15,343 Ceiling Write Down $ 28,166 $ 28,166 -------- -------- -------- -------- EBITDA $ (210) $ 422 $ 4,072 $ 26,947 Interest and financing costs $ 421 $ 878 $ 3,956 $ 17,547 less debt issuance costs $ -- $ -- $ 101 $ 980 -------- -------- -------- -------- Interest Costs $ 421 $ 878 $ 3,855 $ 16,567 Ratio of EBITDA to NM NM 1.1 1.6 Interest Expense Short Fall $ (631) $ (426)