OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details)	3 Months Ended
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OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Minimum number of metals produced from a mine of which right to purchase all or a portion available in exchange for upfront deposit	1

Represents the minimum number of metals produced from a mine of which the right to purchase all or a portion is available in exchange for upfront deposit.

No definition available.

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Namespace Prefix:	rgld_
Data Type:	xbrli:integerItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration