Well, finally got through and trained in smelting the ore.
Now, understand or have heard that I need to kill those ghosts in the trainers room (7?) and a door will open to the smelter.
Someone has said that you can also smelt on one of those Lava islands? is this true and is it one with no elements on it?
Also, I take it I can Smith at any Anvil in game? Dark Iron Armor doesnt have to be made in BRD?