| Document and Entity Information | Aug. 04, 2020 |
| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 4, 2020 |
| Entity File Number | 001-34857 |
| Entity Registrant Name | GOLD RESOURCE CORP |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | CO |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 84-1473173 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2886 Carriage Manor Point |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Colorado Springs |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CO |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 80906 |
| City Area Code | 303 |
| Local Phone Number | 320-7708 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | GORO |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSEAMER |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001160791 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
