| Cover | Jun. 05, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 05, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 1-13627 |
| Entity Registrant Name | GOLDEN MINERALS COMPANY |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001011509 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 26-4413382 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 350 Indiana Street |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 650 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Golden |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CO |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 80401 |
| City Area Code | 303 |
| Local Phone Number | 839-5060 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | AUMN |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSEAMER |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
