What does the cryptic crossword clue "Are you texting personnel in mining area? (4)" mean?

The definition is "mining area". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). R (abbreviation="Are") + U (abbreviation="you") + HR (abbreviation="personnel") = RUHR; definition: "mining area?" The answer is RUHR.

Are you texting personnel in mining area? (4)

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