EXHIBIT 16.1

Lawrence Scharfman, CPA

9608 Honey Bell Circle

Boynton Beach, FL 33437

(561) 733-0296 Telephone

(561) 740-0613 Fax

August 18, 2009

Securities and Exchange Commission

450 Fifth Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20549

RE: First Quantum Ventures, Inc.

File No. 000-52759

We have read the  statements  that First Quantum Ventures, Inc., included under Item 4 of the Form 8-K report expected to be filed on August 19, 2009 regarding the recent change of auditors.  We agree with such statements made  regarding  our  firm.  We have no basis to agree or  disagree  with  other statements made under Item 4.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Lawrence Scharfman, CPA

Lawrence Scharfman, CPA