Smithing

At the start of the smithing skill, normally what would be recommended in 2012 Runescape is to complete Knight's Sword. Because that is currently not available the best thing to do is smith bronze materials until you can smith miner helms at the artisans workshop.

Good video guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHQ0iNWfvA8&ab_channel=IdkWhatsRc

Artisans



To 99: Miner helm(iron)

Steel cannon balls

These can be used for slayer or money while training smithing.

Gathering iron ore

It has been noted, gathering iron ore is fastest from cave goblins in Dorgesh-Kaan.