Fiona Katay, P.Geo.
Last updated on December 11, 2024Geomatics Geoscientist
Fiona is primarily responsible for data standardization and delivery of datasets through our MapPlace web service.
Education
University of Calgary (BSc Geology, 1999)
University of Calgary (BSc Physical Geography, 1999)
Expertise
Prior to joining the BC Geological Survey in 2012, Fiona worked in the exploration industry and has proposed and managed multi-year exploration projects, including mapping and sampling, drilling, 3D modeling, resource evaluation, and grade control projects. At the BCGS, she worked as the Regional Geologist in the Southeast for over 10 years, and has now transitioned to the Resource Information team. Her current focus is on data standardization and delivery of datasets through MapPlace for the geoscience industry.
Publications
2021
Clarke, G., Northcote, B., Katay, F., and Tombe, S.P., 2021. Mines, mine development, selected proposed mines, and selected exploration projects in British Columbia, 2020. British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, British Columbia Geological Survey Open File 2021-01.
Clarke, G., Northcote, B., Katay, F., and Tombe, S.P., 2021. Exploration and Mining in British Columbia, 2020: A summary. In: Provincial Overview of Exploration and Mining in British Columbia, 2020. British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, British Columbia Geological Survey, Information Circular 2021-01, pp. 1-45.
Katay, F., 2021. Exploration and mining in the Southeast Region, British Columbia. In: Provincial Overview of Exploration and Mining in British Columbia, 2020. British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, British Columbia Geological Survey, Information Circular 2021-01, pp. 101-119.
2020
Clarke, G., Northcote, B., Katay, F., and Tombe, S.P., 2020. Mines, mine development, selected proposed mines, and selected exploration projects in British Columbia, 2019. British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, British Columbia Geological Survey Open File 2020-01.
Clarke, G., Northcote, B., Katay, F., and Tombe, S.P., 2020. Exploration and Mining in British Columbia, 2019: A summary. In: Provincial Overview of Exploration and Mining in British Columbia, 2019. British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, British Columbia Geological Survey, Information Circular 2020-01, pp. 1-40 (revised February 2020).
Katay, F., 2020. Exploration and mining in the Southeast Region, British Columbia. In: Provincial Overview of Exploration and Mining in British Columbia, 2019. British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, British Columbia Geological Survey, Information Circular 2020-01, pp. 95-112 (revised February 2020).
2019
Clarke, G., Northcote, B., Katay, F., and DeGrace, J.R., 2019. Mines, mine development, selected proposed mines, and selected exploration projects in British Columbia, 2018. British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, British Columbia Geological Survey Open File 2019-01.
Clarke, G., Northcote, B., Katay, F., and DeGrace, J.R., 2019. Exploration and mining in British Columbia, 2018: A summary. In: Provincial Overview of Exploration and Mining in British Columbia, 2018. British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, British Columbia Geological Survey, Information Circular 2019-01, pp 1-37.
Katay, F., 2019. Exploration and mining in the Southeast Region, British Columbia. In: Provincial Overview of Exploration and Mining in British Columbia, 2018. British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, British Columbia Geological Survey, Information Circular 2019-01, pp. 57-82.
2018
Clarke, G., Northcote, B., Katay, F., and DeGrace, J.R., 2018. Operating mines and selected exploration projects in British Columbia, 2017. British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, British Columbia Geological Survey Open File 2018-1.
Clarke, G., Northcote, B., Katay, F., and DeGrace, J.R., 2018. Exploration and Mining in British Columbia, 2017: A summary. In: Provincial Overview of Exploration and Mining in British Columbia, 2017. British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, British Columbia Geological Survey Information Circular 2018-1, pp 1-33.
Katay, F., 2018. Exploration and mining in the Southeast Region, British Columbia. In: Provincial Overview of Exploration and Mining in British Columbia, 2017. British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, British Columbia Geological Survey, Information Circular 2018-01, pp. 57-84.
2017
Clarke, G., Britton, J., Jago, P., Katay, F., Northcote, B., 2017. Selected exploration projects and operating mines in British Columbia, 2016. British Columbia Ministry of Energy and Mines, British Columbia Geological Survey Open File 2017-1.
Clarke, G., Britton, J., Jago, P., Katay, F., and Northcote, B., 2017. Exploration and Mining in British Columbia, 2016: A summary. In: Provincial Overview of Exploration and Mining in British Columbia, 2016. British Columbia Ministry of Energy and Mines, British Columbia Geological Survey, Information Circular 2017-1, pp 1-29.
Green, C., Simandl, G.J., Paradis, S., Katay, F., Hoshino, M., Kon, Y., Kodama, S., and Graf, C., 2017. Geological setting of the Rock Canyon Creek REE-fluorite deposit, British Columbia, Canada In: Geological Fieldwork 2016, British Columbia Ministry of Energy and Mines, British Columbia Geological Survey Paper 2017-1, pp. 195-203.
Katay, F., 2017. Exploration and mining in the Southeast Region, British Columbia. In: Provincial Overview of Exploration and Mining in British Columbia, 2016. British Columbia Ministry of Energy and Mines, British Columbia Geological Survey, Information Circular 2017-1, pp. 73-107.
2016
Clarke, G., Britton, J., Jago, P., Katay, F., Kyba, J., Northcote, B., 2016. Selected Exploration Projects and Operating Mines in British Columbia, 2015. British Columbia Ministry of Energy and Mines, British Columbia Geological Survey Open File 2016-1.
Katay, F., 2016. Exploration and mining in the Kootenay-Boundary Region, British Columbia. In: Provincial Overview of Exploration and Mining in British Columbia, 2015. British Columbia Ministry of Energy and Mines, British Columbia Geological Survey, Information Circular 2016-1, pp. 57-87.
2015
Clarke, G., Britton, J., Jago, P., Katay, F., Kyba, J., Northcote, B., 2015. Operating Mines and Selected Exploration Projects in British Columbia, 2014. British Columbia Ministry of Energy and Mines, British Columbia Geological Survey Open File 2015-1.
Clarke, G., Britton, J., Jago, P., Katay, F., Kyba, J., Northcote, B., 2015. Provincial Overview of Mines and Mineral Exploration, 2014. Ministry of Energy and Mines, British Columbia Geological Survey Information Circular 2015-01, 37 p.
Clarke, G., Northcote, B., Kyba, J., Jago, P., Britton, J., Katay, F., 2015. Exploration and Mining in British Columbia, 2014, Foreword and Table of Contents. In: Exploration and Mining in British Columbia, 2014. British Columbia Ministry of Energy and Mines, British Columbia Geological Survey, Information Circular 2015-2, pp iii-v.
Katay, F., 2015. Exploration and mining in the Kootenay-Boundary Region, British Columbia. In: Exploration and Mining in British Columbia, 2014. British Columbia Ministry of Energy and Mines, British Columbia Geological Survey, Information Circular 2015-2, pp. 29-65.
2014
Britton, J., Jago, P., Katay, F., Kyba, J., Li, G., Madu, B., Northcote, B., 2014. Operating Mines and Selected Major Exploration Projects in British Columbia, 2013. British Columbia Ministry of Energy and Mines, British Columbia Geological Survey Open File 2014-01.
Madu, B., Britton, J., Jago, P., Katay, F., Kyba, J., Li, G., Northcote, B., 2014. Provincial Summary, Exploration and Mining in British Columbia 2013. Ministry of Energy and Mines, British Columbia Geological Survey. Information Circular 2014-1, 22 p.
Madu, B., Northcote, B., Kyba, J., Jago, P., Britton, J., Katay, F., 2014. Regional Geologist Summaries - Exploration and Mining in British Columbia 2013, Foreword and Table of Contents. In: Regional Geologist Summaries, British Columbia Ministry of Energy and Mines, British Columbia Geological Survey, Exploration and Mining in British Columbia 2013, pp. iii-vi.
Katay, F., 2014. Exploration and Mining in the Kootenay-Boundary Region, British Columbia. In: Regional Geologist Summaries, British Columbia Ministry of Energy and Mines, British Columbia Geological Survey, Exploration and Mining in British Columbia 2013, pp 123-144.
2013
Cui, Y., Katay, F., Nelson, J.L., Han, T., Desjardins, P.J., and Sinclair, L., 2013. British Columbia Digital Geology. British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas, British Columbia Geological Survey Open File 2013-04.