Oct 6 (Reuters) - CIMIC Group Ltd CIM.AX
* Thiess, announces expansion of its operations into North America, securing new work in Canada
* Thiess has established a joint venture with Edmonton-based contractor KMC Mining 1
* Scope of works over 51 months includes supply, operation and maintenance of equipment in Canada's athabasca region
* Agreement will generate potential revenue to thiess kmc joint venture of up to A$840 million
* From october 2016, will be included on a panel to provide mining services in oil sands to a Canadian energy company
* Agreement will generate potential revenue to Thiess KMC joint venture of up to A$840 million Source text for Eikon: ID:nASXRT1BW Further company coverage: CIM.AX