Golden Queen Mining Consolidated (GQMNF) 8-K Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

Exhibit 16.1

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March 31, 2016

Securities and Exchange Commission

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Washington, D.C. 20549

We have been furnished with a copy of the response to Item 4.01 of Form 8-K for the event that occurred on March 31, 2016, to be filed by our former client, Golden Queen Mining Co. Ltd. We agree with the statements made in response to that Item insofar as they relate to our Firm.

Very truly yours,

/s/BDO Canada LLP

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