Exhibit 16.1
April 9, 2019
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, NE
Washington, DC 20549
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have read the statements made by Pershing Gold Corporation in its Form 8-K dated April 9, 2019, which we understand will be filed with the Commission pursuant to Item 4 of Form 8-K. We agree with the statements concerning our firm in such Form 8-K.
Very truly yours,
/s/ KBL, LLP
New York, New York
April 9, 2019