A mineworker died in a rock fall at Goldfield's Kloof Mine near Westonaria, the National Union of Mineworkers (Num) said on Wednesday.

According to Num, the worker died in a rock fall following a seismic event which measured 1.5 on the Richter scale on Tuesday night.

"Two mineworkers were trapped of whom one was recovered dead," the union said in a statement.

It added that the other mineworker was still missing.

"Rescue teams have been dispatched to search for him".

The union called on Goldfields "to do all it can to ensure the safe return of the missing mineworker."

Num also condemned Goldfield's approach to mine safety.

Goldfields confirmed the accident, saying it would release more information later on Wednesday.

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