Meanwhile the Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Environment has dispelled rumors that the Karonga earthquakes have been caused by the mining works at Kayerekera which is 35 km away from the district heaquarters. 
Wakati huo huo Wizara ya Maliasili, Nishati na Mazingira imepinga uvumi kuwa matetemeko ya Ardhi huko karonga yamesababishwa na kazi za migodi huko Kayekereka ambayo ipo Kilomita 35 kutoka makao makuu ya wilaya.