Mineworkers underground at Harmony Gold Mine's Cooke shaft near Johannesburg
Mineworkers underground at Harmony Gold Mine's Cooke shaft near Johannesburg, September 22, 2005. REUTERS

Anglo Platinum, the world's top platinum producer, on Monday halted operations at its Thembelani mine in South Africa after a worker died in an accident.

The mine has been shut down as a consequence, spokeswoman Thabisile Phumo said.

South African law allows the mines inspector to temporarily halt operations at a mine pending measures to ensure safety at the unit.