US-focused uranium explorer GTI Energy (ASX:GTR) has extended the closing date of its non-renounceable entitlement offer from Sept. 9 to Sept. 23, according to a Wednesday filing with the Australian bourse.

GTI Energy is offering one new share for every five existing shares at AU$0.004 per new share to raise AU$2 million, the filing said.

The company's shares rose over 33% in recent trade.