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Minimum number of metals produced from a mine	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.

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