Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Aug. 06, 2020 |
Document Information [Line Items] | |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Aug. 6, 2020 |
Entity File Number | 001-13425 |
Entity Registrant Name | Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | CA |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 98-0626225 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 9500 Glenlyon Parkway |
Entity Address, City or Town | Burnaby |
Entity Address, State or Province | BC |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | V5J0C6 |
Entity Address, Country | CA |
City Area Code | 778 |
Local Phone Number | 331-5500 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001046102 |
Amendment Flag | false |
Common Shares [Member] | |
Document Information [Line Items] | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common shares |
Trading Symbol | RBA |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Common Share Purchase Rights [Member] | |
Document Information [Line Items] | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Share Purchase Rights |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |