EXHIBIT 16.1 Murphy, Bennington & Company Certified Public Accountants 6887 W. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, Nevada 89117 (702) 869-4263 June 25, 2002 Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20549 Re: Can-Cal Resources Ltd. Ladies and Gentlemen: We have read Item 4 in the Form 8-K for Can-Cal Resources Ltd. dated June 25, 2002, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and we are in agreement with the statements contained therein insofar as they relate to our firm. /s/ Murphy, Bennington & Company Murphy, Bennington & Company cc: Can-Cal Resources Ltd.