EXHIBIT 16.1 TO FORM 8-K/A
August 18, 2004
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20549
Gentlemen:
We have read Item 4 of Form 8-K/A dated August 18, 2004, of TOR Minerals International, Inc. and are in agreement with the statements contained in Item 4. (a) therein. We have no basis to agree or disagree with other statements of the registrant contained therein.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP