Quite probably only if we're ignoring the z-axis (depth), at least when talking over minerals. I think it will be a game-changer if a few km of rock won't be a hindrance anymore. If that ever comes, that is.
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/gold-ocean-sea-hoax-sc...
> Wind
I know you know and this is just stupid pedantry but it made me cackle