Document And Entity Information |
6 Months Ended |
|---|---|
Jun. 30, 2018 | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | POS AM |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 30, 2018 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Pershing Gold Corp. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001432196 |
| Entity Filer Category | Smaller Reporting Company |