Resource Gathering for Crafting and Smithing
Efficiently gathering resources is crucial for crafting and RuneScape gold smithing high-end gear in OSRS Ironman mode. Since you cannot trade or buy materials from other players, mastering resource collection ensures a steady supply of the raw materials needed for your progression.

1. Mining Ores
Start by mining low-level ores like copper and tin to smelt basic bars.

Progress to iron, coal, mithril, adamantite, and eventually rune ore as your Mining level increases.

Use the best available pickaxe to speed up mining and maximize output.

Utilize mining spots near banks or resource-rich areas to reduce travel time.

2. Smelting Bars
Smelt mined ores into bars at furnaces such as the one in Lumbridge or Al Kharid.

Use Blast Furnace minigame when available to smelt bars more efficiently and with less coal.

Keep enough coal on hand when smelting higher-tier ores like mithril and adamantite.

3. Gathering Gems and Metals for Crafting
Mine gem rocks found in areas like Shilo Village or the Mining Guild to collect uncut gems.

Cut gems using a chisel to craft jewelry.

Collect gold ore to smelt into gold bars needed for jewelry crafting.

Some gems and metals may drop from monsters or be found in minigames like Wintertodt.

4. Efficient Resource Gathering Tips
Plan routes that combine mining and banking efficiently.

Use mining and crafting skill-boosting gear to increase speed and experience.

Keep an eye out for resource respawn timers and mining hotspots.

Incorporate quests and minigames that reward ores, bars, or crafting materials.

By mastering resource gathering, you ensure a reliable flow of materials needed for crafting and smithing, enabling continuous gear upgrades and OSRS Powerleveling economic growth in Ironman mode.