How to get iron in Hytale

I don't know about you, but I'm sick of dying to bears, and the mean grizzlies expedited my search to get iron in Hytale since my weapons fashioned from rocks and sticks just weren't cutting it. I found a hefty deposit early on, and I've smelted it all down into iron ingots for making fancy weaponry and armor.

If you're in the same boat, don't worry—I'll set you on the easier path to survival with a quick rundown on how to get iron in Hytale, including what you'll need to mine deposits and process your ore haul.