Thankfully, there’s a fairly simple answer.
Take a look at the map below to see its location.
You should only attempt to gather Iron Ore from the mine once you’ve hit level 40 or higher.

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The ideal weapon is a Merciless Copper Mace, because Maces deal more damage to minerals than otherweapons.
But any Merciless Copper weapon will do.

These research books are randomly dropped by enemies of a certain level - particularly bosses.
That’s all you should probably know to make it get started mining Iron in V Rising.
Before leaping into combat, double-check you knowhow to heal in V Rising.

